Embers of Sword

Chapter 515 The Great Dao Stele Inscription
"It's almost time."

The sound of wind echoed above the abyss. After the Bai Ze Secret Tomb appeared, the ground within a radius of ten miles collapsed, turning this place into a void.

Three figures hovered in the void.

The wind howled, and the robes billowed in the wind.

Bai Gui, Mo Daoren, and Huanxi Chanzhu... the three of them hovered above the Abyss, silently gazing down at this dark abyss. Even with cultivation levels surpassing the Yin God Realm, they couldn't see the scene within the Abyss, which was why they weren't in a hurry to enter the tomb.

The repairs have reached this stage.

They value their lives more than anyone else.

Even though they knew that there might be Great Dao inscriptions buried beneath the abyss, they did not want to take the risk of being the first to enter the tomb.

A snow-white figure stood suspended in the air in front of the three people.

Although the figure was draped in a cloak, it flickered in the cold wind, like a bubble that could be blown away at any moment.

Once you reach the Yang Shen realm, you can use the "Manifestation of Sainthood" technique.

What materialized before the three white ghosts at this moment was not Lu Yuzhen himself, but a manifestation of divine consciousness.

Master Lu's expression was indifferent, holding a green lamp in his hands.

He gently lifted the lamp.

laugh……

The candlelight flickered.

Then came a loud "boom"!
Suddenly, a very faint sound of a sword swept through the void!

Lu Yuzhen chuckled softly.

He stretched out his palm and pointed it into the void.

What appears now, though merely a Dharma form, still possesses incredible and powerful strength!
This palm forcefully sliced ​​open a rift in the void, unleashing a torrent of turbulent currents.

Rumble!
The cloak draped over Lu Yuzhen's shoulders was torn into countless pieces of white paper in the howling wind, which flew through the air above the abyss. He stared at this scene expressionlessly, his eyes fixed on the torn void... He gradually exerted force with his five fingers, and finally pulled out a pale and sharp sword aura.

This wisp of sword energy is like a tether.

On the other side of the rope, three faint figures were submerged in the torrent of void. Each of the three used their Dao Domain to desperately resist the void rules of Bai Ze's Secret Tomb.

These were the three envoys sent by the Paper Doll Path to the tomb.

Countless paper snowflakes swept into the void, following the sword energy's pull, enveloping the three of them. The extremely sharp "Secret Tomb Avenue" gradually disappeared at this moment. These seemingly fragile paper snowflakes seemed to possess some unspeakable privilege within the Secret Tomb, easily wrapping and pulling the three of them out.

"...Lord Dao!"

"Daoist!"

"Lord Taoist Master!"

Three figures escaped from the Bai Ze Secret Tomb and knelt on one knee to respectfully greet the man in the cloak.

"Ah."

Seeing this, Lu Yuzhen simply gave a soft "hmm".

He released the hand that had reached into the void. Even though Zhi Xue had received a "pardon" in the Bai Ze Secret Tomb, the hand was still cut and bleeding profusely.

Lu Yuzhen silently withdrew her hand and tucked the bloody hand into her sleeve.

This scene was keenly observed by the White Ghost.

White Ghost raised an eyebrow.

Besides that, he also noticed that... Lu Yuzhen's tone at this moment seemed to reveal a faint weariness.

It seems that the battle against the White Paper Barrier has ultimately had a significant impact on it.

Reasonable.

In a battle between top-tier Yang Gods, determining life or death is not so simple.
Defeating Wu Zhexian is easy, but killing him is difficult!
Although Lu Yuzhen is strong, no matter how strong she is, she can never reach the level of the Great Sui Sect Master!

The fierce winds in the void dissipated.

"Lord Dao, these are my findings in the first level of the Secret Tomb."

Qin Liu spoke, taking out treasures from his sleeve: "Millennial Vine, Star Tears, Bright Moon Heart..."

The three guides, upon entering the first level of the secret tomb, were tasked with looting as many treasures as possible while also gathering intelligence.

Eight treasures were displayed in the void.

"Well done."

Lu Yuzhen merely glanced at it, offered a brief compliment, and said nothing more.

He swept all the treasures away with a flick of his sleeve, then calmly asked, "What is the situation on the first level of the secret tomb?"

"As the Lord Dao said."

Qin Liu said in a deep voice, "There are four secret halls in total. The secret halls are not interconnected. When the 'Disorder Removal' formation of the first level of the secret tomb is activated, the four secret halls will at most just meet each other, but will not be located in the same place... Now the 'Crossing' formation of the secret tomb has been activated, and the four secret halls have become keys, opening the giant gate of the second level."

This statement came out.

The three, including Bai Gui, exchanged glances, a strong urge to enter the tomb rising within them.

The Dao Master nodded and asked with a smile, "Did you see the 'Great Dao Inscription' on the first floor?"

"Nothing."

Qin Liu said sincerely, "This first level of the secret tomb contains mostly ancient treasures. I haven't seen any trace of the Great Dao Inscription... not even a fragment."

Upon receiving this news, the three White Ghosts breathed a sigh of relief.

In order to explore the secret tomb, they dispatched their chief disciple...

But after they were sent out.

The three of them were secretly worried. What if the "Great Dao Inscription" was hidden in the first level of the secret tomb?
Notice.

These top disciples of the three major sects are all quite powerful, having all reached the Yin Spirit Perfection stage, and each of them is a great cultivator at least in the eighteenth realm!
It is not impossible for someone to obtain a great fortune in the secret tomb and instantly become a Yang God.

The opportunity that the three major sects have been seeking for hundreds of years is now being handed over so easily; it would be more painful than killing them!
Before being placed in the mausoleum.

They are the leaders of the three major sects, the supreme beings whose words can determine life and death.

But what if one's disciple were to become a Yang God...?

This position will immediately be reversed.

If it were another sect, there might be room for negotiation, and there might even be a scene of deep affection between master and disciple. But this is the Southern Frontier. Once a disciple's cultivation level surpasses that of the master, the master only has one fate.

That is death.

"so far so good……"

Bai Gui sneered, "If my disciple were to obtain the Great Dao Stele so easily, the fate of Yinshan would likely change."

"..."

Upon hearing this, the one in black among the three raised an eyebrow slightly, his eyes showing a hint of amusement.

"Don't worry, the Great Dao Inscription isn't that easy to obtain."

Lu Yuzhen smiled faintly.

"Master Dao...please forgive me for interrupting."

Just then, Master Mo frowned and said in a low voice, "Before entering the mausoleum, I instructed my disciples to return with the Paper Doll Dao's guide, but we haven't seen him yet..."

"Where is the Plague Taoist?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuzhen immediately looked at Qin Liu.

"I do not know."

Qin Liu shook his head and said calmly, "After entering the first level of the Secret Tomb, without the guidance of the 'Soul Lamp,' everyone will go their separate ways. I traveled with the Plague Daoist for half the journey, then ran into Qin Baihuang and Changshengzhai. We fought a battle in the secret hall, and finally I saw him chasing after Qin Qianlian."

"Fellow Daoist Mo, that's an interesting question."

The White Ghost chuckled softly, "We are an evil sect. What kind of people do we have under our tutelage? Don't you know? With the Great Dao Inscription before us, how can we possibly return to our nest?"

"..."

Mo Daoren's expression was somewhat unpleasant, and he said coldly, "My disciple is different from your disciple."

"What is the difference?"

The White Ghost sneered, "All crows are black, do you think the Plague Daoist will take care of you in your old age? The three disciples we took in swore before entering the tomb that they would bring back treasures to honor the sect, but what about now? Not one of them has returned!"

"...The Plague Taoist is dead."

Just then, the man in black kneeling on the ground spoke up: "I saw his body."

The scene was rather comical. The white ghost opened his mouth, then fell silent.

Upon learning of his disciple's death, Master Mo actually showed a hint of relief...

"died?"

Mo Daoren lowered his eyes and said softly, "No wonder he hasn't returned."

Say it.

Mo Daoren patted Bai Gui on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't be too sad. Maybe your good disciple also died in the first level."

"..."

White Ghost chuckled self-deprecatingly, unable to refute.

If he really dies like this, it might actually be a good thing.

"All right."

Lu Yuzhen interrupted the farce, extending his palm and asking in a deep voice, "Since the entry into the tomb went so smoothly this time, has the map of the first level of the secret tomb been carved?"

"Master Dao."

The three of them simultaneously raised their hands and offered a jade slip.

Lu Yuzhen simultaneously read the three jade slips with her divine sense, and then countless snowflakes swirled in the void, drawing out the "complete map" of the first level of the tomb.

The three white ghosts watched intently, their eyes glued to the screen.

"Three fellow Taoists."

Lu Yuzhen said in a deep voice, "This is the 'Tomb Map' you requested. The secret hall of the first level of the secret tomb will be returned soon, and now is the perfect time to enter the tomb... Remember what I said before? If you truly desire great fortune, you must remain calm. There are already rifts within the Great Chu Kingdom. Even if you enter the second level of the secret tomb, you will inevitably fight to the death sooner or later. The easiest way to win this time is to wait until everything has settled down before reappearing to compete for fortune. Small favors and benefits are unnecessary, after all, your only goal is the 'Great Dao Stele Inscription'."

"Thank you for the reminder, Daoist Master."

The Joyful Zen Master respectfully said, "We will certainly keep this in mind."

"The inscriptions on the Great Dao Stele are valuable... but deciphering them is not easy."

Lu Yuzhen smiled and said, "Treasures are good, but life is more important. There's no need to risk your life for the sake of advancing to Yang God. If you really get the inscription, just leave the tomb..."

That's why I gave this explanation.

the reason is simple……

Lu Yuzhen had long seen that these three great cultivators, who were only one step away from reaching the peak of the mountain realm, all had rebellious tendencies.

Especially the white ghosts.

Over the years, he first served as a slave to Da Chu, and now he has been forced to become a lackey of Li Guo, submitting to the Paper Doll Dao. How could Bai Gui willingly submit and become a subject? If he obtains the Great Dao Stele, he will definitely refine it on the spot. After entering the Yang God Realm, he will at least have the confidence to stand on equal footing with the Paper Doll Dao.

Lu Yu knew in his heart that even if his words of advice were truly well-intentioned, Bai Gui would not take them to heart.

"That's natural."

As expected, Bai Gui agreed very readily, and his face was full of sincerity: "After last night's night raid, the three sects have no way out. If we can obtain the Great Dao Stele inscription when we enter the tomb this time, we will definitely invite the Dao Master to participate together."

"There's no need for a joint consultation."

Lu Yuzhen said calmly, "After this battle, there is no way out for the Southern Frontier. The three of you should know that now that we have offended the Great Chu Dynasty, the Yinshan Heavenly Puppet Joyful Sect is bound to live and die with the Paper Man Sect. Only by obtaining the inscription can we defy fate."

"That makes sense..."

The white ghost spoke with a smile.

Say it.

The three false saints then prepared to step into the abyss.

"Oh, and remember to be wary of Xie Zhen."

Lu Yuzhen suddenly spoke up: "This boy... should not be underestimated."

This statement came out.

Bai Gui, Mo Daoren, and Huanxi Chanzhu all showed expressions of surprise.

The three pseudo-saints exchanged glances. Although they did not speak, the mockery in their eyes was quite obvious.

Xie Zhen?

So what if a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy conceals his cultivation level?

Before long, the light flowed like rain and fell into the abyss.

The three false saints, using their escape techniques, crashed into the secret tomb.

……

……

"Good words can't persuade a damn devil."

After the three pseudo-saints left, Lu Yuzhen sighed softly, her voice tinged with regret and pity.

He waved his sleeve again.

The eight treasures that had been previously acquired were suspended in the void.

"Xiaoqin."

Lu Yuzhen said calmly, "You can take these treasures back. After all the hard work of entering the tomb, we can't leave empty-handed."

"Lord Dao, isn't this inappropriate?"

Qin Liu raised her head, looking somewhat surprised and flattered, and spoke.

"Nothing wrong with that."

The Dao Lord calmly said, "Those who enter the tomb are destined for good fortune. This is the good fortune you deserve, and this cause and effect should not be disrupted. If you feel embarrassed, then take the treasure back to Pure White Mountain and divide it among yourselves..."

"……Yes."

Qin Liu said no more and accepted the treasures.

"Xiao Mo, have you done everything I asked you to do?"

“Everything has been taken care of. Ren Zhong did not leave the mausoleum; he chose to seize the ‘Great Dao Stele Inscription’.”

"Good."

The Dao Master paused for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Speaking of which, you seem to be seriously injured... This is a sword wound, you fought with him?"

"As expected, I couldn't hide it from you..."

Upon hearing this, the man in black raised his head.

He remained kneeling on one knee when a dazzling light suddenly emanated from between his brows. The golden light spread out, pressing down on the entire abyss. Lu Yuzhen reached out and slowly took away the golden light... The "black-clad" man kneeling on one knee then changed his appearance.

"I did indeed run into Xie Zhen."

Mo Si, dressed in black, gritted his teeth and said somewhat unwillingly, "He is more powerful than I imagined. I am no match for him."

Did he recognize you?

Lu Yuzhen spoke meaningfully.

"It should be... no."

Mo Si frowned, looked up and stared into the Dao Lord's eyes, and said sincerely, "Dao Lord, however, there is something very strange about this confrontation. He doesn't seem surprised by the existence of 'another self'... Could it be that he knows about the divine power of the [Chenglu]?"

"Perhaps it's a soul search. Or perhaps it's a connection between the heart and the lake."

Lu Yuzhen chuckled softly, then lowered her gaze and said, "Or perhaps... he knows everything, and this time he deliberately let you leave to meet me. If he really wanted to kill you, you wouldn't have had a chance to leave the Secret Tomb."

Mo Si fell silent.

He recalled Chu Man's blank paper avatar, which Xie Zhen had recently killed a thousand miles away.

"Alright. You can all go back now."

Lu Yuzhen rubbed her temples and spoke with some annoyance.

He waved his sleeve, signaling the three Pure White Venerables that they could leave.

"you……"

Qin Liu was somewhat worried.

"I'll stay here. Don't worry, there won't be any problems with a Dharma Image..."

Lu Yuzhen said gently, "I'm going to stay here and wait for someone who's late."

(End of this chapter)