The True Lord has arrived

Chapter 246 Jade Scroll, Absorb!
Zhou Yan asked curiously, "What is it?"

Kaiming rarely showed caution, and even activated a barrier in advance to completely conceal the aura here before saying, "You just killed that water yaksha and wiped out the water monsters in that section of the water. Did you notice anything?"

Zhou Yan pondered for a moment and said, "Water God, Three Mountains Overseas."

"He said he was a legitimate water god who had received an orthodox imperial decree, and he even mentioned the three mountains overseas..."

"There are problems in these two places."

Kaiming inwardly praised, and the scholar in the blue robe nodded, saying, "That's right. I just took you to that body of water because I wanted to use the power of the Water God's position to stimulate your own soul from the outside and awaken you from Chi You's battle intent space."

"You should now have that water-based power within you."

Zhou Yan also sensed the changes within himself.

This avatar not only contains the innate metal and wood energy, the surging battle intent of the War Lord, but also a pure water element energy. This water element energy enhances Zhou Yan's strength, allowing him to advance further.

Zhou Yan clenched his fist, sensing the flow of water and metal energies.

Metal generates water, which is already circulating within the body.

"A decree from the Water God, and of a high rank at that—where did this come from?"

Kaiming stretched out his hand, and a deep blue edict floated in his palm, slowly rotating. A pure water vapor spread out. This was a sword forged by Zhuge Liang over hundreds of years. Even the power of [History] was used to try to repair the various backup plans of the Crouching Dragon.

But the core is still here.

The scholar in the blue robe unconsciously softened his voice:
"This is a long story."

He spoke, briefly recounting the origins of the River Lord Emperor's status and everything he had witnessed, while also informing Zhou Yan of all the variables involved.

How could he possibly explain this? Kaiming stared at the imperial edict.

He originally thought this would be a simple explanation, but when it comes to the edict, the five hundred years, being alone, and struggling in solitude, it can't just be about power.

From using the authority of history to anchor cause and effect and to draw upon the power of heroes throughout history, to Zhuge Liang's insight into the truth behind the Records of the Three Kingdoms and his alliance with heroes to rise up in rebellion.

From youthful exuberance to the helplessness and sorrow of old age; from ultimate failure to hidden contingency plans; and finally to Jiang Wei's centuries-long solitary defense and his death in battle...

The scholar in the blue robe slowly finished speaking, and five hundred years unfolded before him bit by bit. After Kaiming finished telling this story, the barrier fell into an even longer silence.

Only the water god's decree was slowly rotating.

Zhou Yan even felt a slight sense of retreat, a self-doubt about whether he could shoulder this heavy responsibility.

This spirit, starting with Zhuge Liang, has been passed down through generations.

Hand it over to him, into his hands?
Can he shoulder such a responsibility?

Can he handle it?
"...No matter what, I want the Prime Minister to win." After a long while, the young Taoist said softly, slowly stretching out his hands and holding them up in Kaiming's palms.

Kaiming withdrew his hand, and the azure edict landed on Zhou Yan's palm.

The next moment, the imperial edict glowed faintly.

A drop of blood appeared in Zhou Yan's palm. This drop of blood flew into the imperial edict, and the azure edict lit up slightly. Then, an aged voice, completely different from the one in Kai Ming's memory, seemed to ring out.

"The bloodline of Yan and Huang has been approved."

It is Zhuge Liang.

Only those of the Yanhuang bloodline can wield this inherited edict of the River God Emperor. If it falls into the hands of an enemy, the edict will spontaneously detonate the immense water elemental power contained within, inflicting severe damage on the enemy and causing them to perish together.

Kaiming stared in disbelief, then suddenly burst into laughter: "...As expected of you!"

The laughter dispelled the somber atmosphere.

Zhuge Liang was a brilliant strategist, whose plans were always flawless and never failed.

Zhou Yan clasped his hands together, enveloping the edict in his palms. The power that belonged to the core control of all the water veins of the Shuchuan lineage transformed into a gentle yet immense force, which flew into the young Taoist's body and slowly rotated.

With this item in hand, he can gradually subdue the entire water system network of Sichuan.

His potential would be enormous, enough to cause his strength to surge even further. At the same time, something heavier and invisible also pressed down on his shoulders. The reconstructed three-pointed double-edged sword lay there. The young Taoist stretched out his hand, looking at his palm, quiet and solemn.

If this fire exists, it will be passed down from generation to generation.

So, the game-changers and the newcomers, what kind of flame do they pass on?

It's now in his hands.

The enlightened laughter gradually subsided. He looked into the distance, a golden ripple flashing in his eyes. He caught sight of Jiang Boyue's figure, and his expression became even more solemn and dignified. He said softly:
"Since you have such courage and boldness, and can use the Lord of War as your 'sharpening stone' and take up this edict, these two things should be handed over to you."

"Or rather, it is a thing."

"It is the authority of history, manifested through the Bai Ze Book and cause and effect, and it is also the means by which they can mobilize the power of those heroes in history."

Kaiming stretched out his hand, and the jade scroll floated out of his palm, radiating a flowing light.

Zhou Yan's expression slowly froze.

A surge of emotion welled up within him.

Kaiming noticed his shock but didn't think much of it. He had been just as shocked when he saw it and explained:
"The original Bai Ze Book was merely a record, lacking any ability to bestow power. This thing, based on the Bai Ze Book, has been endowed with some mysterious and profound means..."

"What we know so far is that it can bestow the power of ancient heroes upon others."

“That guy Fuxi isn’t in good shape right now. He can only move around in a divided state. It seems he’s searched many times but hasn’t been able to get the genuine item. You should keep this item safe…” Kaiming rambled on and on, and Zhou Yan didn’t reply.

Kaiming noticed Zhou Yan's rare loss of composure and comforted him:
"Alas, I know you've never seen such a treasure before. Alas, neither have I. Unfortunately, I am the Great God of Kunlun, so this thing must be given to you..."

"Hey, hey, hey, what's wrong with you?"

In Zhou Yan's mind, Fu Xi's words echoed loudly. At the time, he just thought that guy was provoking him, but now, recalling them, he felt a strange feeling.

It has a second meaning; in fact, that provocative remark was conveying a message.

'As expected of a [variable] personally retrieved by the original entity.'

The variable is not me.

Instead, it's a jade book!
I see……

Zhou Yan understood. The underlying logic and source of power for this catastrophe lurking in the long river of history was the Bai Ze Book, history itself, and the passage of time. Although the clues were complex and he couldn't see the whole picture at the moment, one thing was certain—

He was already deeply involved in the situation long ago.

Because of this jade scroll, and the jade scroll in his true consciousness.

It's exactly the same!
Zhou Yan slowly extended his hand. Kai Ming was still rambling on and on, but he stopped abruptly before he could finish speaking.

Kaiming's pupils suddenly contracted, staring intently ahead.

The jade scroll suddenly burst forth with pure white light and flew into Zhou Yan's hand on its own. As the light swirled, the jade scroll, which had been activated in an unknown way, directly merged into Zhou Yan's body and disappeared.

Meanwhile, in the quiet chamber of the Taishanglou Taoist temple in Zhongnan Mountain.

Zhou Yan, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes. His consciousness had been pulled into the battle space to fight Chi You. Now his main consciousness had returned, and the new jade book, which should have been in the distant Shu Chuan incarnation, had also appeared in his consciousness!

The jade scroll that Zhou Yan already possessed burst forth with an unprecedentedly brilliant light.

The power of the jade book, tempered by the authority of history and enlightenment, brought about by enlightenment, instantly converged with the jade book that Zhou Yan himself possessed.

Then, they suddenly came together.

Complete integration.

Or rather, it was this jade scroll in his hand that, with an overbearing and domineering attitude, directly seized the jade scroll that had been tempered by the authority of [History], and then began its merciless—

Devour!

(End of this chapter)