The author of the book "The Book of the Dead"

Chapter 221 Later Generations' Evaluation, A Thousand Years of Chinese Civilization

"Are you really going to reveal historical details?"

At the Central Plains Museum, Zhu Hongtao stared in astonishment at Liang Changyun, who was disembarking on a private jet.

"That's right, just announce it directly and ignite public opinion!"

After saying this, Liang Changyun ordered several large boxes to be brought out.

Upon opening it, one finds calligraphy, paintings, letters, and antiques inside.

Among them, the largest painting and calligraphy is a rare ancient portrait, in which a handsome and beautiful man and woman sit together, dressed in ancient Wei and Jin wedding attire.

Lifelike and immersive.

Zhu Hongtao examined it carefully and, seeing the seal in the upper right corner, exclaimed in surprise, "This is a painting by Gu Kaizhi. Who is depicted in the painting?"

This person looks exactly like the one I met when I was a child.

"Our ancestors Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, this portrait of them was painted by Emperor Wu of Liang in the Southern Dynasties. Is it exactly the same as our ancestors?"

"Descriptions of the appearance of Yuchi Rus, the founder of the Holy Fire of Persia; Emperor Chengzong of Tang's description of the Heavenly Emperor of the Celestial Realm; letters between Charlotte, the Flame Bearer of the Roman Kingdom, and Emperor Ming; and the retirement file of Liang Daoxuan, the president of the Penglai Fleet..."

Liang Changyun, with a piercing gaze, revealed the truth:

"All the clues have confirmed one thing... the ancient legends all originated from the same person."

This person is Liang Yue, also known as Liang Shanbo.

The truth of history suddenly appeared before Zhu Hongtao, and the cold and cruel reality shook his worldview.

"That person back then was actually..."

All the clues came together.

It turns out that I encountered such a great opportunity back then.

Zhu Hongtao quickly asked, "Where are the immortals from back then?"

He seemed to realize something, and his act of blowing air without fear of exposure might be a way of welcoming the arrival of some being.

"The time is not right. By the way, don't release all the evidence at once; just show it little by little."

"I know how to handle it."

……

The next day.

A news item has gone viral around the world, overshadowing regional conflicts.

"An asteroid with a diameter of 100 kilometers is about to collide with Earth!"

Will human civilization be destroyed as a result?

"The observatory has issued a warning that in thirty years, an asteroid will coincide with Earth's orbit!"

The atmosphere of impending doom has spread across the globe.

Demonstrations and mass religious activities have begun to occur in some areas, and the United Nations has called on countries to cooperate.

Because thirty years is too far in the past, and scientific institutions' projections are not entirely certain, it was quickly overshadowed by new hot topics.

Huashan Treasure Appraisal Conference, the world's largest treasure appraisal platform.

"New, brand new, undisputedly new!" Fan Jianghu, a middle-aged expert with long hair, put down the porcelain bottle and made his conclusion.

"Nonsense! Look at this glaze, this iron-red color... it's worth at least several hundred million!"

"Sir, I'm only speaking from a professional perspective, not targeting anyone in particular. If you have any objections to my advice, you can consult someone else. My assessment is completely new and brand new."

The old man was being carried out by security guards while shouting.

Zhao Hong is holding a Tang Dynasty porcelain vase.

"Mr. Jianghu, look at this."

Fan Jianghu picked up the porcelain and examined it carefully.

“This iron-red color, this glaze, the patterns… it’s old, this is old, a folk kiln from the Tang Dynasty Silk Road, a shape specifically for Persia.”

"Old things open up at a glance."

Fan Jianghu was captivated by it; artifacts from the Tang Dynasty are rare, and those from folk kilns are exceptionally precious.

Suddenly, he flipped to the bottom.

"Microwave oven only? Or in simplified Chinese characters?"

Fan Jianghu was stunned.

Could it be that I saw it wrong?

"its not right……"

Fan Jianghu's commotion attracted a crowd, and the number of viewers in the live stream surged.

Experts flocked in to appraise the artifacts at the antique appraisal event, and they all unanimously declared them to be old.

Some say that microwave ovens may be a Persian name, and that simplified Chinese characters are ancient calligraphy, with craftsmen using simplified characters with fewer strokes for convenience.

Some marketing accounts claim that the person was a time traveler from ancient times, a claim that is quite popular.

Next, the 700-year-old archives were unearthed again.

This time, there are letters from Liang Daoxuan, the founder of the Penglai Fleet, as well as letters from various countries at that time, as evidence.

In addition to the 700-year-old archives, the historical events of the Tang Dynasty and the historical materials of various countries all corroborate each other.

"Perhaps there really was a mysterious entity in ancient times, hidden from the world, silently watching the past, heroes and great men."

"Our ancestors wouldn't lie. Lingbao, the Jade Emperor, and even the Western God might all be the same person. But who exactly is that person?"

Following closely, the Central Plains Museum announced a major development: it revealed previously unexhibited exhibits.

This news has once again sparked a frenzy.

"An exhibition of unsurviving paintings by Gu Kaizhi of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, calligraphy by Bao Zhao, and authentic works by Li Bai, Li Shimin, Su Shi, and Lü Dongbin. Also included are letters from famous foreign kings… The Central Plains Museum presents the 'Seeking Immortals' exhibition on August 16th, awaiting your visit!!" Every artifact is a priceless treasure, and this exhibition features them all.

These news stories have been dominating the headlines lately.

Myths and ghosts, ancient legends, and customs from various countries fill major news platforms.

"Could Liang Yue be Lingbao?"

"The customs of the Wei and Jin dynasties originated from the Liang family, flourished in the Tang and Song dynasties, and spread throughout the Chinese nation."

"The Lingbao faith originated during the reign of Emperor Wu of Liang, Liang Yan!"

"Emperor Wu of Song, Liu Yu, was a sworn brother of Liang Yue, and Li Hongwen, the ancestor of the Tang Dynasty, was a disciple of Liang Yue! Zhao Kuangyin's Changquan (long fist) originated from Kuaiji."

"During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Five Barbarian Tribes caused chaos; the three Liang brothers established the Southern Dynasty, created Qingshan Garden, preserved the traditional clothing and culture, and their achievements will last for thousands of years."

"The Liang family, to a certain extent, contributed to the prosperity of Chinese civilization."

"A century of Liang family history, a millennium of Chinese civilization."

"Liang Yue can be called a sage of humanities."

Using Tang Dynasty porcelain with the inscription "microwave oven" as a starting point, scholars have pieced together various forgotten and deliberately concealed legends through fragments of tales.

Of course, some of these were deliberately spread by Liang Changyun.

Because it covers both China and Europe, and historical records from various countries corroborate each other, this news is not limited to China, but involves the entire continent.

For a time, the exhibition at the Central Plains Museum attracted attention from all directions, and tickets were even resold for as much as 10,000 yuan each, yet demand still exceeded supply.

A secret room in the laboratory.

Liang Yue looked at the news and smiled.

"A century of Liang family history, a millennium of Chinese civilization. What a heavy burden."

However, Liang Yue also felt honored to see how later generations evaluated him.

The efforts of these years have not been in vain; future generations still remember their achievements.

Perhaps because he was in the midst of a period of delusional mental turmoil, Liang Yue inevitably became sentimental.

"After the tribulation of deluded thoughts comes the tribulation of lightning, which is not far off."

The tribulations of delusions are not the greatest tribulations for me; the trials and tribulations of these years, the hatred of the nation and the family, the separation of life and death, the repeated setbacks in my mentality, and the repeated recovery to normalcy.

His state of mind had long since transcended the mundane.

"Those years of wandering and hardship have been etched into my mind a thousand years later."

The trials of life are not mere affectation; they may come in handy someday.

Liang Yue closed his eyes and looked inward at his physical body.

Outside, the lab staff began using big data to search for suitable candidates for superhuman abilities and used the sixth biological leader to screen out external talent.

At the same time, they are secretly and intensively expanding their nuclear arsenal in preparation for a future major war.

……

Central Plains Museum.

The group studied an ancient scripture.

This is a scripture left by Ge Xuanpu, the founder of the Lingbao School of Buddhism during the Wei and Jin Dynasties, which was passed down by Liang Yue through Liang Changyun.
On the last page, a line of small print was written in the corner:
"A treasure of mountains and a pillar of the state."

Extracting the keywords, we find 【Liang Yue】.

Zhu Hongtao closed the book, filled with emotion.

"It turns out that Master Ge Xuanpu had already told us this long ago."

All the sages of the past are telling the story of one person.

A person hidden outside of history.

Zhao Hong asked, "Will that person show up again?"

Zhu Hongtao glanced at the Heaven-Slaying Sword on the central display stand.

"It will happen."

……

In the distant West, there was the ancient state of Yin, a land of commerce.

This place is home to powerful merchants who failed in their struggles in the past. These giant families control various industries, and the so-called "Grand Leader" is merely a figurehead promoted by these families.

A magnificent manor, opulent and splendid.

It has everything from European architecture and Jiangnan-style villas to pavilions, towers, zoos, and Eastern European castles.

Inside the secret room.

The air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood, and the figures were numerous, seemingly both real and unreal.

The shadows coalesced into a cultivator dressed in a Taoist robe and wearing a golden crown, whose face was obscured.

Two cultivators, one in black and one in white, one in light and one in darkness.

It is the mastermind behind the Yin Kingdom, the Grand Master of the Heavenly Eye Society—the Yin and Yang Masters.

"Huaxia has gone mad. How did they know all this? Has the old president not destroyed everything yet?"

"There are countless historical records, both official and unofficial; how can they all be destroyed?"

"It seems that the Liang family has obtained something extraordinary."

"No, we can't let the world know the truth."

"On August 15th, the day before the museum opens, all history will be destroyed."

"Of course."

(End of this chapter)