Mortals get a golden finger for immortal cultivation every year

Chapter 524 Erasing Memories
"If Her Majesty the Queen were here, she would have definitely been able to break through to the realm of gods in one fell swoop just now."

After feeling the complete transformation he had undergone, the Martial Saint of Canglan couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"The Empress did not break through to godhood not because of her realm or lack of understanding of power, but because she could not overcome the most difficult tribulation—the tribulation of love."

At this point, Zhang Ruoji's expression changed, but Zhao Shuang didn't look at his change in expression. However, the Canglan Martial Saint and the other female saints completely disbelieved what Zhao Shuang said.

They simply couldn't believe that their Empress could have a love tribulation. It was utterly unbelievable. What did it mean? It meant that the Empress had someone she deeply loved, and that this person had affected her state of mind. This was simply unbelievable, something they couldn't accept at all.

"It seems you are not aware of your Queen's past. But that's normal, as your Queen has already destroyed most of what happened back then. Those who knew about what happened back then are either dead, have become your Queen's subordinates, or have chosen to live in seclusion and not concern themselves with worldly affairs. In short, what happened back then cannot be explained in just a few words."

Zhao Shuang glanced at the expressions of Canglan Martial Saint and the others, and said with a smile. His words made Gu Songzi realize what was going on, and he immediately spoke up.

"Could it be Zhang Ruochen, the son of Emperor Ming? It is said that the Empress and he were childhood sweethearts, but due to the war between the two great empires eight hundred years ago, the entire Holy Ming Empire was destroyed, and the royal family suffered heavy casualties. The Crown Prince and Emperor Ming disappeared. Without a leader, coupled with the constant infighting among the various forces within the Holy Ming Empire, they were unable to work together and were thus completely wiped out."

As someone from eight hundred years ago, Gu Songzi immediately realized what was happening.

"You're right, that's exactly it."

Zhao Shuang nodded, but he didn't care at all. Everyone else looked at Zhang Ruoji because they didn't know this secret, but Zhang Ruoji's name was exactly the same as that of the Crown Prince of the Ming Emperor from eight hundred years ago. In addition, there were rumors that Zhao Shuang was also a reincarnation, so under these circumstances, they might really suspect that Zhang Ruoji was also the reincarnation of Zhang Ruochen, the son of the Ming Emperor.

"That's right, my younger brother is Zhang Ruochen, the former Crown Prince of the Holy Bright Empire and son of Emperor Ming. He was your Empress's lover and childhood sweetheart, and they had a very good relationship. However, due to some misunderstandings, things have ended up like this. But you don't need to worry about anything. Their grudges are for them to decide themselves. You don't need to interfere. As for who lives and who dies in the end, that depends on their luck. However, the Empress should be breaking through to the Divine Realm soon. After all, the cultivation technique I taught him was enough to resolve his tribulations. Judging by the time, it should be about time, at most a year or two. If she can't break through in that long, then it will probably be difficult for her to break through at all."

Although Zhao Shuang's words were extremely calm, they struck everyone else like a thunderbolt. Every word seemed to have been lightning-fast, and their faces showed disbelief and incredulity. They simply couldn't believe it, yet they had no choice but to accept it.

Because everything Zhao Shuang said was verifiable, especially with Gu Songzi as a witness, they had no choice but to believe it.

"You mean Young Master Zhang was once the Empress's lover?"

After a long while, the Martial Saint Canglan finally came to his senses and asked a question that everyone knew, and that Zhao Shuang had explained very clearly. He simply couldn't believe it, even though he had heard it very clearly. It was an unbelievable thing. It was something he couldn't believe. They simply couldn't believe that the high and mighty Empress actually had a lover, and that it was someone the Empress deeply loved who caused her to suffer a love tribulation.

I wonder how much of an impact this news will have if it gets out?

"Alright, you don't need to think about it anymore. This is between the two of them. You don't need to interfere or meddle. In short, they each have their own destiny. As for who wins and who loses in the end, it depends on their luck. I've said what I should say and what I shouldn't say. In short, you don't need to care about this matter or ask any more questions. Just pretend you didn't hear anything. It would be best to erase this memory, otherwise your fate might not be so good."

Zhao Shuang's reminder made the Canglan Martial Saints react immediately. They then used a secret technique to erase their memories as quickly as possible—yes, they erased them completely without hesitation. They knew very well that it was better not to know such things.

What did we just say?

After everyone's memories were erased, Canglan Martial Saint was the first to react, and then showed a bewildered expression, as if he had no idea what had just happened.

At this moment, Zhang Ruochen's expression was extremely complex. He naturally couldn't erase his memories; erasing his memories would mean he had voluntarily let go of his national and personal grievances. Although he knew that Chi Yao had her reasons, he still found it difficult to let go, at least not now.

Before reaching a certain level of understanding and fully comprehending the causes and consequences of what happened back then, Zhang Ruoji will find it difficult to let go of that hatred from the past; at least, he can't do it now.

Although Zhao Shuang told him part of the story, she didn't tell him the whole truth. He needed to ask and investigate these things himself, not ask her.

"Alright, you don't need to worry about what happened. The place we're going to has some good stuff, but you guys don't need to go. It's very dangerous there, and you could lose your lives if you get caught up in it. Gu Songzi, Ninth Brother, and you, let's go together."

Zhao Shuang pointed to Gu Songzi, Zhang Ruoji, Canglan Martial Saint, and several others who were not allowed to enter, including Ao Xinyan and the other female saints.

Gao Xinyan was actually allowed to enter, but Zhao Shuang didn't want her to because Gao Xinyan had other things to do. Entering now wouldn't be a good thing.

"You few stay here in the Qiankun Realm and cultivate quietly for now. The rest of you come with me, and then we'll go there."

After saying this, Zhao Shuang left the Qiankun Realm, and Zhang Ruoji, Gu Songzi, and Canglan Martial Saint also left. Although the environment of the Qiankun Realm was quite good, they knew that they had to do as Zhao Shuang instructed, otherwise they might encounter trouble.

After emerging from the Qiankun Realm, the scenery around them had drastically changed. It was as if an earthquake had struck; the world had been turned upside down, and the original landscape had completely vanished. The only thing remaining was the palace complex atop the distant mountain, which showed signs of damage. This caused the Martial Saint to show a look of shock and confusion. He had no idea what had just happened. Although the Qiankun Realm had transformed into a real world, he was certain that it had absolutely no connection to the scene before him.

"Did something serious just happen?"

The Martial Saint of Canglan naturally looked to Zhao Shuang first to answer his questions, because he knew very well that others were unaware of what had happened. Zhao Shuang, of course, knew everything.

“A huge crisis just occurred on this mountain, but it was resolved by the Starry Sky Sect. However, the Starry Sky Sect also paid an extremely heavy price, so you don’t need to ask what happened. This matter has nothing to do with us anymore. What we need to do now is to bring out all my good things from that palace. Those things are extremely useful to us, and it would be a real pity to give them up now.”

Zhao Shuang didn't explain what had happened, but instead pointed to the palace not far away and said with a smile.

"What exactly is inside that palace? Do you know?"

Seeing the palace Zhao Shuang was pointing to, Canglan Martial Saint was puzzled again. He truly didn't understand. Why was Zhao Shuang so concerned about the palace? What was inside?
"You can think of the palace as containing something related to the gods. Do you understand now?"

Before those words had even finished, the expressions of Gu Songzi, Canglan Martial Saint, and Zhang Ruoji all changed drastically, their eyes blazing with fervor. They truly hadn't expected to encounter something related to the gods; no wonder Zhao Shuang was so concerned. If they could obtain it, the benefits would be immense.

"Are you interested now? If you are, hurry up and come with me. If you miss this opportunity, you won't have such a good chance next time."

After saying this, Zhao Shuang took the lead and headed towards the nearby palace, followed closely by Canglan Martial Saint Zhang Ruoji and Gu Songzi. They were all filled with anticipation.

They knew very well that even the slightest connection with the gods would bring them enormous, unimaginable, benefits.

They were utterly astonished that Zhao Shuang would tell them about these benefits; it was truly unbelievable. However, judging from what had just happened, Zhao Shuang still cared about them; otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed them to enter the Qiankun Realm and use its power to help them improve their cultivation levels. Canglan Martial Saint's cultivation had already reached the peak of the Supreme Saint realm, while Gu Songzi's cultivation had reached the peak of level 59 in spiritual power, just one step away from becoming a Great Saint of Spiritual Power. It wasn't that Zhao Shuang was preventing him from breaking through, but rather that he hadn't yet, as this hurdle was extremely difficult to overcome and would require at least some more time. Although he hadn't reached level 60 in spiritual power, Gu Songzi's cultivation had already reached the Nine-Step Saint King realm.

It can be said that Gu Songzi benefited the most. Moreover, Gu Songzi's potential was greatly enhanced. Although his physique was only an ordinary innate chaotic body, he still had the potential and aptitude to become a god.

If he could obtain what the gods left behind this time, Gu Songzi felt he would definitely be able to break through to the Great Sage of Spiritual Power, which is level 60. In that case, he would be able to seek revenge on the leader of the Moon Worshiping Demon Cult.

Because by then he will have reached the level of a Great Sage in both his Holy Path and spiritual power, a level high enough to kill the leader of the Moon Worshiping Demon Cult.

Gu Songzi was confident in this, but only if he could break through; otherwise, it was just wishful thinking. The gap between a Nine-Step Saint King and a Great Saint was simply too great. Even though his spiritual power had reached level fifty-nine, he was still no match for him.

Therefore, Gu Songzi could be said to be the one who most wanted to obtain what the gods left behind, because he felt that if he could obtain it, he would be confident in breaking through to the Great Sage level, whether it was the Great Sage of Spiritual Power or the Great Sage of the Holy Path.

The only pity is that his physical body didn't reach the Great Sage level; he only achieved physical sainthood. If his physical body could also reach the Great Sage level, he could definitely kill the leader of the Moon Worshiping Demon Cult without any problems, and might even take the opportunity to become the leader of the Moon Worshiping Demon Cult himself. Because if his physical body also reached the Great Sage level, he could make up for his lack of combat power. Physical sainthood and physical great sainthood are definitely top-tier existences within the same level, capable of killing even spiritual great saints and holy path great saints.

Therefore, he wanted to break through to the Great Saint of the Physical Body more than anyone else, but the transformation of the Qiankun Realm into a new world did not help him achieve it. It only turned him into an Innate Chaotic Body and a Saint of the Physical Body.

This is the limit of the Qiankun Realm. If it were a realm like the Kunlun Realm, it could easily help him reach the desired realm. However, the Qiankun Realm is still too small, so this level of ability is already the limit; it cannot do more than that.

While each of them was preoccupied with their own thoughts and plans, they arrived at the palace. This palace seemed to have no powerful restrictions, posing little threat to them, allowing them to enter smoothly. However, the palace was completely empty, devoid of any relics left by the gods. Apart from a few load-bearing pillars, there was nothing else that would attract their attention. This puzzled Canglan Martial Saint and the others, who then quickly questioned Zhao Shuang.

"Didn't you say there were relics of the gods here? Why haven't we found any?"

"You've already reached this level, how can you still be so stupid? If there were any divine relics in this place, they would have been found long ago, and wouldn't have been left until now, okay? How can you be so stupid?"

Zhao Shuang's expression, as if looking at an idiot, infuriated the Canglan Martial Saint, but he did not make a move.

(End of this chapter)