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Chapter 998 Early Warning Still Couldn't Prevent It

Huang Feihu paused for a moment, then called out towards the door, "Yang Biao, come in and talk. What abnormal earth vein power are you talking about?"

Upon receiving the order, Marshal Yang immediately led a talisman-bearer into the "Dai Temple"—the main hall of the Dai Temple in the human world—to project into the divine realm of the Taishan underworld.

After the ceremony, Marshal Yang gave Envoy Fu a wink, "You speak. Start from the beginning and explain in detail."

The envoy said, "Reporting to the Great Emperor, the matter begins yesterday evening."

Around 3:30 PM, my Golden Heavenly King sensed a chaotic and malevolent force entering Mount Hua along the earth's veins.

At first, he didn't take it seriously.

Until the wandering deity returned from Xianyang in the west, bringing back the latest news about the Qinling Mountains and the Qin Imperial Observatory.

First, the Qinling Mountains experienced another earthquake.

The scale was far smaller than the night Yu Fengxian was appointed as the Celestial Master.

The Epang Palace did not have any palaces that were tilted or collapsed, and the Empress Dowager's mausoleum, which had already cracked, actually had its cracks healed.

No one was killed or injured; it was as if the Qinling Mountains were shivering, with little tremor.

If we must talk about a change, it's that eighteen springs appeared near the Qinling Mountains.

The wandering deities and officials of my Western Mountain Divine Palace have all gone to the Qinling Mountains to investigate.

The talisman envoy paused for a moment, then asked hesitantly, "Your Majesty, may I use the Qi Shadow Technique here?"

Huang Feihu looked completely bewildered. "What Qi Shadow Technique? What are you going to do with it?"

The talisman respectfully replied, giving a general account of the principles and origins of the "Qi Shadow Technique".

He then added, "Since Yu Fengxian created the Qi Shadow Technique and took the initiative to spread the Daoist teachings, Qi cultivators and immortals in the Guanzhong area have all studied it."

Though I am not very talented, I have also mastered this mirage illusion technique.

The effect is certainly not as exquisite as Yu Fengxian herself, but it is sufficient to demonstrate a landscape that one has seen in person.

The eighteen springs on the Qinling Mountains' ridge are quite remarkable; I, the humble deity, intend to show them to the Great Emperor.

"This Qi Shadow Technique," Huang Feihu squinted and calculated for a moment, then sighed, "You are now learning Yu Fengxian's minor techniques with great pleasure, but when she attains enlightenment in the future, you will probably have to pay back the debt."

The talisman asked in confusion, "What debt?"

"For you in the future, the Qi Shadow Technique you have learned today may become the 'Vajra Zen Evil Method'. Forget it, Yu Fengxian has become the Grand Tutor of the Great Qin Dynasty, and it will be difficult for her to survive. She probably won't be able to attain enlightenment."

Huang Feihu waved his hand at him, "Show me the eighteen spiritual springs of Qinling."

The talisman envoy immediately made hand seals and chanted incantations, using the beggar's version of the Qi Shadow Technique.

He doesn't need the "Qi Shadow Jade" because the memory itself is the best Qi Shadow Jade (videotape).

This is also why the "Qi Shadow Technique" spread so quickly.

Simply edit together your own personal experiences, and you've got a short video.

Using "magical TikTok" to test the ancients—which ancient person could withstand such a test?

Fortunately, in the current Pangu world, there is no "Goddess of Magic" or "Magic Network," so there is no internet connection.

"Isn't that the Yellow River?"

Upon seeing the Qinling Mountains and the eighteen sacred springs along their ridges, Huang Feihu blurted out.

The Qi Shadow Technique displays the physical landscape, not the spirit.

The current scene is the actual landscape of the Qinling Mountains.

The mountains and the Yellow River are worlds apart, going in opposite directions.

The eighteen springs along the mountain ridge give the Qinling Mountains a unique charm, resembling a dragon or the Yellow River.

The talisman envoy nodded repeatedly and said, "My master, the Golden Heavenly King, and many other feng shui masters all say the same thing."

Huang Feihu straightened his back and asked seriously, "Was it Yu Fengxian who did it? What did she do to the Qinling Dragon Vein?"

"Besides her, who else could make the Qinling Dead Dragon jump again?"
According to the Imperial Observatory, Yu Fengxian arranged the corpse of the Ancestral Dragon in the shape of the "Nine Bends of the Yellow River".

Similar to the stance in the game "Immortal Warriors".

While it cannot bring the Ancestral Dragon back to life, it can help eliminate the poisonous and malevolent waters from the Qinling Mountains' geological veins.

Let the underground water veins of the Qinling Mountains become clear and clean, and come back to life.

When the First Emperor died, the earth veins and water veins beneath the Qinling Mountains also died.

Stagnant water becomes foul.

She brought the water veins back to life, transforming them into eighteen spiritual springs.

Unfortunately, the Ancestral Dragon still died, and from time to time, 'corpse evil' spewed out from the spring, polluting the spring water.

Otherwise, all eighteen of these spiritual springs could reach the celestial level and become celestial springs.

Huang Feihu frowned slightly. "The day before yesterday, you cleared the earth's veins, and today you clear the underground water veins. The earth generates water, and the water surrounds the mountains. Isn't this the way to nurture a dragon?"

The envoy said, "The First Dragon is dead; this is merely a matter of nurturing the dragon's corpse. At most, it will make the dragon's energy in the Great Qin a little more vibrant."

The key issue is that Yu Fengxian's actions in the Qinling Mountains caused a chaotic energy to surge into the earth's veins and flow into the Huashan Mountain range.

The Five Sacred Mountains are interconnected, and that chaotic energy seems to be shifting towards Mount Tai.

Huang Feihu shouted, "Why are you only reporting what happened yesterday evening to me now?"

Furthermore, as the Lord of the Western Peak, doesn't your master know where the chaotic evil energy flows through the Huashan mountain range?
You still use the word 'seems' in front of me.

The Emperor's power was too overwhelming; the lowly talisman envoy couldn't withstand it, his knees buckled, and he knelt on the ground with a thud.

"Your Majesty, it is not that my King Jin is negligent. King Jin noticed something amiss yesterday evening and immediately went to the Qinling Mountains to investigate. He also sent a messenger to Xianyang City to inquire about the situation."

Afterwards, he carefully examined the Huashan ley lines several more times, feeling very doubtful and unsure.

Today, he felt he should not delay any longer, so he sent his servant to inform His Majesty.

Your Majesty is the most revered of the Five Sacred Mountains, and your supernatural powers are certainly greater than those of my Golden Heavenly King.

Now that we are on high alert, if the chaos truly heads towards Mount Tai, His Majesty will surely see through it all.

Wen Taibao's face was grim. He leaned close to Huang Feihu's ear and whispered, "Just as I predicted, Yu Fengxian has become arrogant once she gained power. Now she has found the right opportunity to attack us."

Huang Feihu sneered, "You're so easily swayed by rumors! Use your brain and think it through. King Jin is the Lord of Mount Hua."

He spent the entire night carefully sensing and investigating, but still couldn't figure out the origin of that strange and chaotic energy.

Yu Fengxian has such means that she can control the evil energy in the earth's veins, and she even teases the Lord of Mount Hua.
If she's that capable, then the Heavenly King of Jin doesn't need to be the Lord of Mount Hua anymore; he should just give up his position to her.

Not only the Golden King, but I too must abdicate and yield the throne to a more worthy successor.

Wen Taibao said nervously, "Your Majesty, the Emperor's words are law; you must be careful what you say!"

Huang Feihu didn't sneer again; instead, he impatiently raised his hand, signaling them to step back.

"I have come to personally inspect the ley lines of the Five Sacred Mountains."

Marshal Yang led the talisman envoy out of the Dai Temple divine realm, while Marshal Tie Tou and Marshal Wen guarded the Eastern Peak Emperor on the left and right, respectively, but their positions were set back two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) away.

Huang Feihu activated the "Divine King's Authority," and the divine talismans in his soul were activated, causing his body to radiate divine light.

He has become one with Mount Tai, and the veins of Mount Tai seem to have become his own blood vessels.

Just like a martial artist with profound internal strength, using internal energy to find abnormalities in the body.

"Huh~~"

A moment later, Huang Feihu's expression shifted slightly, and doubt and surprise appeared on his dignified square face.

He remained silent for a while, and the two marshals below the steps could no longer contain themselves.

"Your Majesty, have you found that unusual ley line power?"

Huang Feihu hesitated and said, "Indeed, we found some faint abnormal earth energy, which gathered from all directions and was not directly transmitted from Mount Hua to Mount Tai."

"So, the abnormal earth vein power isn't the chaotic evil that King Jin mentioned?" Marshal Wen asked.

Huang Feihu could not answer this question. Just as Jin Tianwang could not determine where the chaotic evil spirits flowing into the ground of Mount Hua came from and where they dispersed.

"Regardless of where it comes from, this amount of earth vein power alone will not have any impact on Mount Tai," the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak said calmly.

As soon as he finished speaking, a faint commotion suddenly arose above the temple.

The Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak and the two marshals all straightened up and listened attentively.

"The county magistrate has ordered us to come and inform you that the earth veins of Mount Tai are blocked and a dragon is about to rise from the ground. All Taoist priests and believers, you should quickly leave the main hall."

"A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall. Go to an open space and stay there. Do not run around or panic."

"What? There's an earthquake on Mount Tai? How is that possible? Mount Tai is the pillar of heaven!"

"Commander Han, your nonsense is not allowed inside the Dai Temple!"

"Abbot, I am only here on the orders of the county magistrate to post this notice. In the end, I also want to protect you Taoist priests."

"We are inside the Dai Temple, and the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak will surely protect us."

"Yes, this is the Dai Temple, the main temple of the Eastern Peak Emperor, it is very efficacious."

"This is the county magistrate's order. The notice has been posted at the city gate, and there are also constables shouting along the streets. Not only the Dai Temple, but also several counties near Mount Tai have been notified."

I just want you to not stay inside the house, but to wait in the open space outside.

It's just a few steps; compared to life, which is more worthwhile?

"Nonsense! Dai Temple is a sacred place, a place protected by the gods. Who would be in danger?"

"We are at the Dai Temple, and the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak will protect us!"

"Other disasters are one thing, but a mere earth dragon turning over? With the God of Mount Tai here, which earth dragon dares to cause trouble?"

"Anyway, the county magistrate has posted a notice at the entrance of the Dai Temple; you can listen if you want."

The sounds were all coming from the Dai Temple "above," including a group of people making a ruckus and servants banging gongs and drums.

Dai Temple is the main temple of the God of Mount Tai. The sounds from the temple are heard by the statues of the gods, and thus by all the gods in the divine realm.

"Has the magistrate lost his mind? Does he know better than us whether Mount Tai has a dragon turning over?" Marshal Iron Head said with a laugh.

Marshal Wen said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, a mere county magistrate has neither the ability nor the courage to predict or spread news of an earthquake."

Huang Feihu's expression shifted slightly. He raised his hand and grabbed upwards. Sparks of fire drifted from all directions and gathered in his hand, condensing into a pale golden book.

The Golden Book of Celestial Texts for the Grand Astronomical Observatory!
The book was inscribed with several dragon-patterned characters that read, "A memorial to the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak, Huang Feihu."

"A report from the Imperial Observatory of the Great Qin?" Tie Tou asked in surprise.

Huang Feihu nodded slightly.

Opening the "memorial," there were only two pages, a mere forty or fifty characters, with the seal of the Grand Tutor of Qin and Yu Fengxian's signature in vermilion ink at the end.

The emperor quickly glanced through the contents of the memorial and slammed the golden book onto the table.

"Snapped!"

Emperor Yu Fengxian's expression was unpredictable, and he gritted his teeth.

"Your Majesty, what is it?" Marshal Wen asked.

The emperor simply threw the scroll at him.

Marshal Tie Tou leaned over and watched with Marshal Wen.

"It really was Yu Fengxian. She was the one who issued the earthquake warning for Mount Tai. The prefect and the county magistrate received her notification."

Marshal Wen frowned deeply. "Your Majesty, she spoke with absolute certainty, saying that through the Nine Provinces Landscape Map, she 'accidentally' discovered the evil energy of the earth's veins, converging on Mount Tai from all over the Nine Provinces, which could potentially trigger a Yellow-level earthquake."

"That damned Yu Fengxian, what do you mean by accident? She did it on purpose!"

Marshal Ironhead roared, "Your Majesty, Brother Wen is right. Yu Fengxian is a petty person. She becomes arrogant once she gains power."

She suffered a loss in the underworld of Mount Tai before, and today she's finally going to take her revenge on us.

"Damn it, this barbarian has some nerve, daring to mess with the God of Mount Tai!"

Huang Feihu narrowed his eyes and remained silent.

"Your Majesty, shouldn't we make some preparations in advance?" Marshal Wen asked.

—Even I couldn't figure out where the force of the earthquake was coming from.

The source is unknown; it's unclear whether it's being cleared or blocked. What should we prepare?
Huang Feihu was anxious, but he didn't show it on his face. He just said indifferently, "With the current chaotic energy, let alone a yellow-level earthquake, it's impossible to even make the trees on Mount Tai sway."

Tie Tou exclaimed in surprise, "So Yu Fengxian was just spreading alarmist rumors and deliberately trying to scare us?"
"Damn, she almost succeeded! She really scared me just now, hehehe~~"

Marshal Wen frowned. "The surrounding counties were all disturbed. If there hadn't been an earthquake, would she still have any shame?"

Marshal Ironhead said, "She's a barbarian from the desert, and she's shameless to begin with."

Just the day before yesterday she was showing respect and obedience to the Emperor and to us, but only two days later, she was already causing trouble.

They were friendly one day, then plotted against us the next. That barbarian doesn't tell the truth; it's all an act.

Anyone who takes the attitude she showed in her petition as her true attitude towards the Five Sacred Mountains and Four Great Rivers is a fool!

Didn't you see that the Emperor didn't read that petition, nor did he let us see it?

The Emperor didn't believe it at all, but you're being honest and getting all excited.

Marshal Wen inwardly complained, but his worry deepened. He pointed to the golden book and said, "Your Majesty, the time of the earthquake is given on it. It is today, at 2:30 PM. It is already 2:30 PM. Time is running out."

Tie Tou said irritably, "Big brother is so anxious, didn't you hear what the Emperor said?"
There was hardly any chaotic energy gathering at Mount Tai.

Without enough disordered ley line power, how can an earthquake be triggered?

Yu Fengxian, with her red lips and white teeth, disrupted the Taishan sacrificial rites during the year-end season, causing the Emperor to lose face.

Marshal Wen said, "I don't think Yu Fengxian is the type to talk big."

"She submitted a memorial the day before yesterday, expressing her respect and obedience, but today she openly disrupted the sacrificial rites at the Yue Temple. This is even more despicable than talking big!" Tie Tou said.

"Let's not talk about her attitude, let's just talk about the earthquake. We must be prepared to avoid trouble," Marshal Wen said.

Huang Feihu shouted, "Stop arguing! I will keep a close eye on the activity of the Taishan ley lines."

Even if an earthquake does occur, it's impossible to be caught off guard.

Marshal Wen was finally relieved of his worries.

They fell silent, waiting for time to pass.

At three quarters past noon, Mount Tai remained still, and Huang Feihu sat firmly on Mount Tai.

At 1:45 PM, Mount Tai remained calm, but Huang Feihu's face showed a hint of doubt and solemnity.

At five quarters past noon, Mount Tai was still bathed in sunshine and gentle breeze. Huang Feihu stood up from the "dragon throne".

Just as Marshal Wen was about to ask a question, the Emperor raised his hand to stop him.

Huang Feihu's expression showed even greater surprise and doubt.

Even the usually thick-skinned Marshal Ironhead felt the oppressive atmosphere and was inexplicably anxious.

A quarter of an hour can pass both quickly and slowly.

"You damned Phoenix Fairy!"

Around 11:45 PM, Huang Feihu suddenly became furious and lost his temper, cursing loudly.

He cursed and frantically pulled out the Taishan Prefecture Lord's Seal, tossed it high into the air, and threw it into the Taishan earth veins.

Ignoring the need to berate Yu Fengxian again, he shouted anxiously, "The entire Taishan Underworld, all the marshals, officials, mountain gods, and local deities—"

"Boom!" It was as if the Yellow River during its flood season had suddenly breached its banks, with mountains collapsing and the earth cracking.

A violent tremor swept through the entire Taishan Divine Palace in an instant.

(End of this chapter)