Goddess Atlas, Starting from the Queen

Chapter 105 Why not ask someone from the Star Gazing Tower to take a look?
After Lu Ming's examination, it was found that most of the soldiers had black energy in their bodies, but compared to Li Yunfan and Shi Yuheng, the black energy in their bodies was much less.

Furthermore, Lu Ming discovered a pattern: the lower the cultivation level and the weaker the strength of the soldier, the less black energy was in their body.

Lu Ming couldn't help but wonder if this black energy was actually spiritual energy mixed with impurities.

Lu Ming said to Shi Yuheng, "You continue training the new recruits."

With a large number of soldiers, his use of the "Rejuvenation Technique" was very taxing, and he couldn't help everyone clear the black energy from their bodies in a short time. The most urgent task was to find the source of the black energy.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After Shi Yuheng left, Li Yunfan asked from the side, "Your Majesty, what did you discover?"

Lu Ming said, "I already have a guess in my mind, but I still need to verify it."

At this point, Lu Ming sat cross-legged on the ground and began to circulate the "Purple Sun Body Refining Technique," frantically absorbing the spiritual energy in the air to temper his physical body.

Perhaps because he had broken through to the second level of Qi Refining, he was absorbing spiritual energy faster and in greater quantities than before.

In just a short while, Lu Ming felt as if something had accumulated inside his body, and his dantian was slightly aching.

Without saying a word, Lu Ming quickly activated the Rejuvenation Technique to check his body. Just as he had guessed, some black energy had been absorbed into his meridians.

Lu Ming then used the Rejuvenation Technique to clear away the black energy. He stood up and looked around the training ground.

He couldn't see any black mist in the air, and even when he used his divine sense, he couldn't detect its presence. Only when he circulated the "Rejuvenation Technique" could the healing power of the technique come into contact with the black mist.

Lu Ming then actively activated the "Rejuvenation Technique," absorbing spiritual energy while practicing. In this way, he was able to sense from which direction the black energy entered his body.

Just then, Lu Ming sensed that most of the black energy was entering his body from the north, so he deliberately headed north of the manor.

Seeing that Lu Ming left the training ground without saying a word, Li Yunfan quickly followed him with several guards.

As Lu Ming gradually approached the northern part of the manor, he discovered that the closer he got to the north, the more terrifying the concentration of black energy became.

Clearly, there exists something emitting this black mist to the north of Zhuangzi.

As Lu Ming continued his search, just as his spiritual energy was about to be exhausted, he finally found the place with the highest concentration of black energy.

Upon seeing the tombstone before him, Lu Ming fell silent.

He never expected that the black mist was actually emanating from his father's tomb.

Seeing Lu Ming standing in front of the old Xiaoyao King's tomb, Li Yunfan couldn't help but wonder if there was something wrong with the old Xiaoyao King's tomb. If so, then it would be troublesome.

After all, it's the tomb of an immortal; even if there are problems, not just anyone can go in.

Lu Ming then said, "The black aura must have been released from my father's tomb. It seems something must have happened inside the tomb."

Li Yunfan was stunned. There really was something wrong with the tomb of the old carefree king!

Lu Ming stared intently at the tombstone. He could sense the presence of the black energy even without activating the Rejuvenation Technique.

The black mist had dissipated into the air and diluted, so he couldn't sense it even with his divine sense. However, the black mist above the tomb was so thick that it was visible to the naked eye. Lu Ming even began to wonder if his father had turned into a zombie.

This situation is quite tricky.

The problem has been basically confirmed to be related to this tomb, and this black energy is definitely harmful to the human body. Moreover, the higher the realm and the stronger the power, the greater the harm.

He also plans to set up a spirit-gathering array in the manor for cultivation. With all this black energy around, he will probably need to keep using the "Rejuvenation Technique," which will consume less spiritual energy than he absorbs.

This problem must be solved, but the key issue is that this is his father's tomb. What kind of son would dig up his own father's grave?

Moreover, his father was no ordinary man; he was a prince bestowed with the title of "One-Word Parallel King" by the founding emperor. The scale of this tomb was second only to that of the founding emperor. There were many underground chambers and passages, and numerous traps were set up. Entering the tomb was also somewhat dangerous. Even though Lu Ming was now at the second level of Qi Refining, he was still worried about the traps in the tomb.

These mechanisms were originally designed with blueprints; if one could enter by referring to the blueprints, the danger would be greatly reduced.

However, after the old carefree king died, the blueprints were burned. Even when Lu Ming entered the tomb, he was completely lost, unable to find his way or know where the dangers lay.

Lu Ming can only look at the grave and sigh in despair.

Are we just going to let it go like this?

If it is left unattended, who knows what will happen in the future? Besides, this estate belongs to his father, the king, and he cannot sell it.

If it were just an ordinary family's grave, they could simply find a reason to move it. But for someone of his father's stature, even moving a grave was impossible.

Seeing Lu Ming's worried expression, Li Yunfan reminded him, "Your Majesty, this matter involves the tomb of the late king. Why don't we ask the people from the Observatory to take a look?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ming frowned slightly.

The Star Observatory was originally named the Celestial Bureau, an institution established by his father. This institution was responsible for observing celestial phenomena and handling some supernatural events. However, after his father's death, the Celestial Bureau was quickly renamed the Star Observatory and severed all ties with his father.

From the perspective of the Prince of Xiaoyao's mansion, Guanxinglou was a complete traitor. It should be noted that the higher-ups of Guanxinglou had learned some real skills from his father.

In particular, the director of the Star Gazing Tower, now also known as the Supervisor, is the head of the Star Gazing Tower. He is also a disciple of his father, but despite all the changes that have happened to the Prince of Xiaoyao's Mansion over the years, he has not helped the Prince of Xiaoyao's Mansion at all.

However, although he had no liking for the Star Gazing Tower, it might indeed be the best option to seek help from it when it came to matters concerning the tomb.

There is an organization called the Spirit Suppressing Guard at the Star Observatory, and those people are specifically responsible for handling paranormal events.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Ming finally said, "Send someone to inform the people at the Star Gazing Tower to come and take a look."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lu Ming then turned and left the manor. Staying there until the black aura was dispelled would only bring him suffering.

As dusk fell and the sun set, a procession of carriages appeared on the streets of the Prince of Xiaoyao's mansion. The dim light of the setting sun cast long shadows of the carriages and soldiers. The entire street was incredibly quiet, with only the sounds of hooves and wheels audible.

Just as Lu Ming's carriage approached the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion, a man dressed in gray cloth was escorted out of the manor's gate by the manor's guards.

Lu Ming, who was about to disembark from the carriage, was puzzled by what he saw and asked the soldiers of the Prince's Palace, "What's going on?"

(End of this chapter)