Kamimine

Chapter 79 A Pie Falling from the Sky?
"You have also heard about Yunzhi's matter, young master."

Liu Chengfeng nodded slightly; he had indeed heard the Sixth Patriarch mention it.

When Emperor Gao Gong usurped the throne, she was just a little princess with no choice in the matter. She married Emperor Gao Gong on behalf of the legitimate lineage, and they agreed to three rules.

"To be honest, young master, I also escaped from the ancient Li royal court."

Shen Yunzhi looked at Liu Chengfeng with calm, flowing eyes.

Liu Chengfeng looked closely into her beautiful eyes. She was frank and sincere. As a demigod, she had no reason to lie to him.

"why?"

"Marry me and you will gain the rightful legitimacy of the Ancient Li royal court. Crown Prince Gao Gong thinks so, and Commander Ya Feng thinks so even more. There are quite a few who share this idea."

Shen Yunzhi spoke softly, her words filled with deep sorrow.

"Damn, you can do that?"

Liu Chengfeng was startled, but when he came to his senses, he felt a pang of pity.

The daughter of the Guli Emperor, the legitimate ruler of the Guli royal court, this is her prison.

“Prince Gao Gong is not a threat. Commander Ya Feng is His Majesty’s sworn brother. He is a second-stage demigod at the Great Perfection level and is about to break through to the third stage. He commands the royal army and has ambitions to seize the throne.”

"I cannot contend with him, so I can only flee in secret and hide in the Golden Crow Heavenly Capital."

Shen Yunzhi spoke softly and slowly, yet there was sorrow in her voice.

She couldn't contend with Gao Gonghuang back then, and she can't contend with Ya Feng Da Shuai today.

"I don't understand, I'm just a nobody, why was I chosen?"

Sympathy aside, Liu Chengfeng couldn't understand it.

"I believe that you, young master, can become emperor and rule the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom."

"You think too highly of me; I never even imagined it myself."

Liu Chengfeng laughed and shook his head.

In fact, he never thought about inheriting the throne; he just wanted to see what the old man's legacy was, and to put an end to it all.

"I believe."

Shen Yunzhi was very certain.

"why?"

It's absurd that Liu Chengfeng himself isn't sure, yet an outsider is so certain.

"Under the Great Dao Divine Treasury, one can create innate beings and become an innate alchemist. It would not be an exaggeration to confer a godhood upon them, let alone a mere imperial throne."

"Otherwise, why would Crown Prince Li have passed on his throne to you?"

"Even if we take another step back, and the young master is not made a god, he will surely become a fourth-level innate alchemist, able to enter and leave any divine dynasty, and become a supreme guest elder."

Shen Yunzhi spoke frankly and revealed all her thoughts.

"that's all?"

Liu Chengfeng was not smug; Shen Yunzhi knew too much.

"Yunzhi also has her own selfish motives. In the future, when you take charge of the Golden Crow Kingdom, I will take charge of the Ancient Li Kingdom. I want to end the generations-long feud between the Golden Crow Kingdom and the Ancient Li Kingdom."

"The blood feud between our two countries has lasted for 100,000 years, and countless people are buried in this land of Taiyi, including my brothers and sisters."

At this point, she became somewhat saddened.

"If that's all, why did you come to me? Emperor Tangshan, and other heirs to the throne, are all more likely to reach a peace agreement between the two countries than I am."

“You are mistaken, sir. Only you are capable.”

"Why? How come I didn't know I had such supernatural powers?"

Liu Chengfeng was also curious.

"Emperor Tangshan is determined to destroy the Ancient Li Kingdom and never gives up. The Phoenix Clan and the lineage of the Three Elders have a blood feud with the Ancient Li Kingdom and it is impossible for them to make peace."

Shen Yunzhi recounted the details of the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom to Liu Chengfeng as if they were her own family.

The Sixth Patriarch also said something similar.

For example, Emperor Tangshan, when the ancient Li emperor died, led a large army to besiege the ancient Li royal court, and fought all the way to Gongli Mountain. He was just one step away from destroying the ancient Li royal court, but was defeated by Gao Gonghuang.

Therefore, Emperor Tangshan was determined to defeat Emperor Gaogong and destroy the ancient Li royal court.

For example, the Phoenix Clan, as the clan of the Goddess, has been loyal and valiant for generations. Generations of fathers, sons, uncles, and aunts have all died because of their blood feud with the Ancient Li Royal Court.

"Young Master, being an outsider, is more willing to turn hostility into friendship with the Ancient Li Kingdom. Young Master is destined to become a god and has the ability to resolve the deep-seated hatred between the two countries."

"This is more like empty promises."

Liu Chengfeng smiled and shook his head. Of course, it was no big deal for him to become emperor and resolve the blood feud with the Guli Royal Court.

However, this is not realistic.

"I believe Master."

Shen Yunzhi looked at Liu Chengfeng with unwavering eyes.

This made Liu Chengfeng's scalp tingle. If someone trusted him more than he trusted himself, either she was stupid or she saw right through him.

"What benefit would I get from making such a grand promise?"

"If the young master is willing, the source of Taiyi will be the boundary, and each side will keep half of Taiyi Wilderness. If that is not the case, the Ancient Li Royal Court will not take Taiyi Wilderness, and will only retain the Ancient Li royal lineage."

"this is okay too?"

Liu Chengfeng was astonished. The Taiyi Wilderness was incredibly rich in spiritual energy, and it was abundant in True Blood, Primordial Mud, Heavenly Ash, Seeds of the Great Dao, and spiritual herbs and elixirs...

It can be described as a land of natural treasures; otherwise, the ancient Li royal court and the Jinwu ancient kingdom would not have fought each other for 100,000 years over the Taiyi Wilderness.

Of course, the main spiritual vein is out of the question. Both the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom and the Ancient Li Royal Court must protect their main spiritual vein.

These are the roots of two ancient kingdoms. Each kingdom possesses five spiritual veins, but the other spiritual veins all originate from the main vein.

Unless the country is destroyed, the main line of business must be preserved.

"I sincerely wish to form a marriage alliance with you, sir."

After Shen Yunzhi finished speaking, she realized that her words were inappropriate, and blushed slightly, trying to cover it up.

Even so, it wouldn't do me any good.

Liu Chengfeng didn't notice and shook his head.

"Young master, you are not far from the fourth step of the path to enlightenment. Yunzhi has prepared some ash from the Falling Sun Dharma, which is of the highest quality. This is a small gift and not worth mentioning."

Shen Yunzhi took out a small treasure cauldron, which contained sky ash and was incredibly hot.

"Superior grade ash, falling sun."

Liu Chengfeng was surprised. With his cultivation method, the fire attribute of the Heavenly Ash was the perfect match.

The "Superior Grade of Dharma Ash" means that even Empress Qiuchi's "Superior Grade of Treasure Ash" is only a mere "Superior Grade of Treasure Ash".

The highest grade of the Dharma Ash, Luo Yang, would cost at least seven or eight hundred million spirit stones on the market, if not ten billion.

"This is the only one of Yunzhi available, please excuse my poor attempt to sell it to you, young master."

Shen Yunzhi felt apologetic, as she herself was only a mid-grade magic gray.

"You're really giving it to me?"

This is truly a windfall.

"Of course, this is just a small gift. If you are willing, young master, once you have mastered the Great Dao Divine Treasury, I have the 'Ancient Li Three Battles Heart Method' and the 'Ancient Li Fifty-Six Axes' for you to practice."

Shen Yunzhi is sincere.

"Damn, is this a joke?" Liu Chengfeng was startled. The Sixth Ancestor had mentioned these two divine skills. They were both top-grade divine scrolls and secrets that were not passed down in the ancient Li royal court.

Moreover, Emperor Gao Gong had always desired it, but due to the three-point agreement, he was unable to obtain it.

“Whatever the young master desires, Yunzhi is willing to provide.”

Shen Yunzhi was sincere, spoke softly and slowly, yet was very determined.

Liu Chengfeng himself was a little stunned; a pie can really knock someone out.

"Would I be a fool if I didn't agree?"

Liu Chengfeng looked at Shen Yunzhi.

"Yunzhi's meager qualifications are not worthy of your attention, young master."

Shen Yunzhi is gentle and modest.

"If I don't accept it, you'll look down on me? Fine, I'll accept it."

Liu Chengfeng laughed loudly.

"However, I can't give you any guarantees. I have no interest in the throne of the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom. I came to the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom just to see the legacy left by my master."

"So if you want to form an alliance with me and gain some benefits, you're more likely to end up with nothing."

"Of course, if I really become emperor, as you wish, we will establish a friendly alliance between our two countries, with the source of the Taiyi River as the boundary."

Do you still dare to gamble?

Shen Yunzhi was frank and sincere, and Liu Chengfeng didn't lie either, laying everything bare.

"My promise remains unchanged. Even if you do not succeed, I will accept it willingly."

Shen Yunzhi is gentle.

Liu Chengfeng was very surprised; this demigod empress was extraordinary.

"If you're not stupid, you're a genius."

Liu Chengfeng sighed.

"I take it as a compliment from the young master."

Shen Yunzhi smiled gently; she was beautiful, both gentle and radiant, captivating the heart.

Liu Chengfeng stared in disbelief, feeling as if he were in a dream.

"As for the Crown Prince's legacy, I might be able to guess a thing or two."

Shen Yunzhi lowered her head, slightly tipsy.

"please say."

Liu Chengfeng immediately perked up.

"When the Crown Prince Li was defeated, he searched the heavens and earth for a treasure, exhausting countless efforts, but to no avail. Instead, he depleted the ancient kingdom's wealth, and the spirit stone reserves were running low."

Liu Chengfeng knew that the old man must be searching for a celestial body. He had been searching for this for most of his life, but he never expected it would cost him so much wealth.

"The Crown Prince Li was not giving up and wanted to continue to invest manpower and resources until he found the treasure. The ancient kingdom was running out of money and its various branches were struggling to survive. The three elders rose up and forced the Crown Prince Li to step down."

"The crowd was outraged, and the Phoenix Clan also did not support Prince Li. Prince Li left in anger. When he left, he locked the Golden Crow Divine Treasury, which may contain various treasures and divine skills."

"This matter is difficult to judge."

Liu Chengfeng sighed. He knew the old man was fierce, but he had become more restrained in his later years.

"If what Prince Li left behind is truly the treasures and divine skills of the Golden Crow God, I'm afraid most people would want to snatch it."

Shen Yunzhi watched as the mountain spirit spent money and offered a reminder.

Liu Chengfeng understood that no one would be unmoved by divine artifacts and divine skills.

He remained unmoved. He had promised the old man that he would create a new path, and he had to abandon the lineage of the Golden Crow God.

"Young master, your greatest enemy may not be the other heirs."

"Who is that?"

"Emperor Tangshan".

"It's possible that a magical artifact can move people's hearts."

Divine artifacts and extraordinary skills—who wouldn't be tempted? In the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom, anyone could be an enemy.

"Moreover, as far as I know, Emperor Tangshan and Your Majesty are of similar skill, or even slightly inferior. However, Emperor Tangshan's victory this time was without any warning, which must be strange."

Shen Yunzhi was cautious and reminded Liu Chengfeng.

Liu Chengfeng said he would remember.

"You know everything, big or small. How do you do that?"

Liu Chengfeng was suspicious. Shen Yunzhi knew him too well; she had too much information about him, unlike other important figures.

Demigods disdain to understand many things.

"When I was young, I was constrained by the situation. When I was bored, I would collect information and intelligence. Over time, I learned a lot."

Shen Yunzhi frankly told us that she possessed an intelligence network that even ancient kingdoms couldn't match.

Shen Yunzhi was completely open and honest with Liu Chengfeng, answering all his questions with sincerity and openness.

Shen Yunzhi sent people to inquire about the whereabouts of the Sixth Patriarch.

Liu Chengfeng could only wait for news, so he decided to stay and cultivate.

Liu Chengfeng had just arrived in Jinwu Tiandu and was completely clueless. He needed to know more and take the initiative.

Sitting cross-legged and focusing inward, he activated the Heavenly Hill, spreading his perception throughout the entire Golden Crow Heavenly Capital, as various sounds surged in like a tide.

Perception covers the Golden Crow Heavenly Capital, exploring every corner.

Exploration revealed that the spiritual energy of Jinwu Tiandu is vast and boundless, and this enormous city is immersed in spiritual energy.

Compared to this, the spiritual energy of Qiuchi Imperial City is merely a small puddle.

The Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom possesses a total of five spiritual veins, all of which eventually converge at the Golden Crow Heavenly Capital. All spiritual veins have been blessed by divine power and introduced into the Daoist temple.

The sacred ground built by the Golden Crow God can absorb boundless spiritual energy and transform it into ancestral land.

Sensing the ancestral land shocked Liu Chengfeng, because the ancestral land of the Golden Crow Ancient Kingdom was in the sky, deep in the clouds.

"This is the power of God."

Liu Chengfeng exclaimed, "Rising from the ground and built in the sky, only a god could have done that."

It is because of the gods that many giant mountains and golden temples float in the sky above the Golden Crow Heaven.

Liu Chengfeng also explored the main hall on the mountain peak that was suspended in the sky.

For example, the Golden Crow Palace, which commands the ancient Golden Crow Kingdom, is the residence of Emperor Tangshan and is guarded by powerful divine forces.

Another example is the Prince's Golden Palace on the distant snow-capped peak, which was sealed away.

This was where his master lived when he was young. After leaving, he sealed it away.

The sacred tree on the central mountain peak, like a coiled dragon reaching for the sky, is filled with divine power and cannot be approached.

The hanging bell, I wonder what its purpose is.

The ancestral land deep in the clouds was sealed by divine power, preventing anyone from peeking into it. However, Liu Chengfeng still managed to sense that there was a sun within the ancestral land.

"Holy crap, the ancestral land actually has its own sun, this is too heaven-defying."

Liu Chengfeng was shocked. Gods are truly different; they can even install the sun in their ancestral land.

(End of this chapter)