The True Lord has arrived

Chapter 339 Past Causes, Today's Effects
That was in the 26th year of King Zheng of Qin, the first year of the First Emperor's reign.

The might of the Qin Dynasty shook the world. As a princess of the Qin Dynasty, Ying Yinman, although not as willful as the princesses of later generations, was still loved by her father and made great progress in martial arts and Taoist cultivation.

Ying Yinman said calmly, "I was young then. My father was not a pedantic person. He found the best people to teach me both magic and swordsmanship. My teacher at that time was a master of the Yin-Yang School, and the one who taught me swordsmanship was Lu Goujian."

"He once dismissed Jing Ke's swordsmanship as insignificant; yet he later came to teach me; the Yin-Yang master who taught me was Zou Shi, also known as the Dragon Carver, who proposed the theory of the Five Elements' cyclical succession and the theory of the Great Nine Provinces."

"They are all unparalleled figures, the best in the world."

"I also feel that all my teachers are unparalleled in the world."

"Until he appeared..."

Zhou Yan said slowly, "That sorcerer with vertical pupils..."

Ying Yinman was quiet for a moment, then nodded slightly, her fingers twirling the umbrella in her hand. She exhaled and said:

"He quickly received his father's praise and was allowed to move freely within the palace. One day, I learned a little supernatural power and went to show it to my father. I bumped into him there admiring the plum blossoms."

"When I was curious, he turned around and glanced at me. The plum tree, the Xianyang Palace of my Great Qin, the light of the sky and the shadows of the clouds all seemed to become a backdrop. I have never seen it like that again."

"Later, my father devised a plan to fight against [Shi]. That sorcerer was involved in it and deliberately orchestrated the burning of books and burying of scholars alive, burning many foreign sorcerers who were passing on the methods of cultivating the Xuan Guan."

From her voice, Zhou Yan could roughly understand that one was an innocent, free-spirited imperial princess, and the other a Kunlun Mountain sorcerer who sought to uncover the secrets of heaven. Under the strict rules of the palace, feelings had secretly blossomed between them, though Zhou Yan was very uncertain…

Is this budding affection real or fake?

Later, the sorcerer needed to leave the Qin Dynasty and return to Kunlun Mountain. Before leaving, he went to find the Qin Dynasty princess in front of him, and the two made a lifelong vow. Before leaving Xianyang, he made a promise to Ying Yinman that he would come to find her after the storm had passed.

But later, he didn't come for a day, then for a year, then for several years.

Zhou Yan could already hear the ending of the story. He paused for a moment, then asked, "So, who was that sorcerer?"

Ying Yinman led the way into the quaint antique shop. The shop was decorated in an antique style reminiscent of the Qin and Han dynasties. She folded up the gold-flecked umbrella she was holding, her fingers tracing the ancient wooden table, and said:

"He came from Kunlun Mountain, traveled across the eight wastelands, and crossed countless rivers."

"He has a thousand names and many titles. When he talks to me, he calls himself 'Xi Fu'."

Zhou Yan's eye twitched.

Xi Fu?

Fuxi!

Counting the time, according to what Wang Ben and others who appeared in the Qin Emperor's Mausoleum said, during that period, Wang Jian returned from Kunlun Mountain, and later a sorcerer returned and persuaded Qin Emperor Zheng to abandon the use of the He Shi Bi as the material for the Imperial Seal of the State.

Instead, they used the Kunlun treasures as the Imperial Seal of the State.

Judging from this, the person the princess encountered was probably the sorcerer who came down from Kunlun Mountain, and in all respects, he was Fuxi!

This imperial princess has fallen in love with Fuxi, who has taken human form?!
There must be a conspiracy involved.

After Fuxi left, he naturally wouldn't return. Zhou Yan remained silent, feeling uncomfortable in this atmosphere, but he still had to ask, "So, has he returned?"

Ying Yinman said calmly, "You should already know, shouldn't you?"

He never came back.

Zhou Yan's eyes flickered slightly, and he felt a sigh in his heart, but he said, "Then how did you manage to cross a thousand years of lifespan? The lifespan of humans cannot be compared with those naturally long-lived demon beasts."

Ying Yinman said, "It was just a matter of luck. I waited and waited in the palace, but what I got was not the return of the sorcerer, but the collapse of the Qin Dynasty and my own calamity. As you know, Xiang Yu burned Xianyang."

"Later, he survived by chance, but he kept searching for a way out and discovered that the mastermind behind the burning of Xianyang was not Xiang Yu himself, but other people under his command, but only [historical figures]."

"As for national and personal grievances, I will naturally continue to investigate."

"It's just a story."

"As for the [Madam Xu's Sword] in your hand, this sword was originally reforged and strengthened by a member of [Shi]. And according to my investigation, Qin Wuyang is a member of [Shi], codenamed [Yi Twelve]."

Zhou Yan knew that Ying Yinman had not told the truth.

At least, not everything was revealed—even the predecessors of Taoism, Buddhism, and the Hundred Schools of Thought were unable to live for thousands of years in human form within the world where Fuxi had sealed off the limits.

Even if Qin Shi Huang Zheng found her the best teachers, she couldn't possibly live for such a long time. However, Zhou Yan also knew that he couldn't continue questioning her at this moment. Kai Ming outside called out, "Zhou Yan, we got the item!"

Zhou Yan's eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Then, I'll discuss the rest of the story with the shopkeeper when I return."

Ying Yinman lowered her eyes and gathered her sleeves.

Just as Zhou Yan was leaving, Ying Yinman asked, "Xi Fu, have you seen him? When will he return?"

Zhou Yan paused for a moment, then said, "I don't know."

"Is that right?"

Zhou Yan strode out and saw Kai Ming with Yuan Yufeng. Kai Ming said, "...I asked him, and his ancestor did indeed have a book of calculations. He still remembers some of the methods in it. As for that book, it was pawned by his drunkard father!"

"There's no other way; this kind of formation requires blood relatives to go in person, so we have to go together."

Zhou Yan asked Yuan Yufeng, cupping his hands in greeting, "Perhaps we'll have to trouble you to accompany us to the Heavenly Palace Academy... There may be danger, but I swear I will do everything in my power to protect your life."

Yuan Yufeng said softly:

"Master, you flatter me. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know what Langzhong would be like. Perhaps it would still be like before, with everyone hiding in the fog, cowering and unable to see any hope."

"Now, at least those of you who are still awake don't have to worry about falling into a dream for no reason; there is also Master Xuanzhuzi, and the Taoist masters of Qingcheng Mountain and Danding Sect to help you regulate your bodies."

"And there's also the great hero Shen Cangming and his companions who went to subdue demons and monsters."

Yuan Yufeng scratched his head and said cheerfully:
“You are not from Langzhong, yet you have done so much for Langzhong.”

"And what about me!"

Yuan Yufeng's face was slightly pale. It would be a lie to say she wasn't afraid, but Langzhong was like a ship that had fallen into a deep-sea whirlpool. If they didn't do something, they would all die together. Yuan Yufeng exhaled and clenched her fists little by little.
“My ancestor was named Yuan Tiangang. However, in our area, people believe that he was the reincarnation of the Heavenly Star, hence the name Yuan Tiangang. I cannot betray the name of my ancestor, nor can I bring shame upon him.”

Zhou Yan solemnly replied, "Okay!"

Kaiming rode the wind and pulled Yuan Yufeng along with him. Along the way, Yuan Yufeng screamed in fright several times, clinging tightly to Kaiming's arm, afraid that she would fall and die.

Kaiming smiled and said, "You were so imposing just now, why are you so scared now?"

Then he secretly asked Zhou Yan, "What did you ask that shopkeeper?"

Zhou Yan told Kaiming the story Ying Yinman had told him, glanced back at the still somewhat mysterious antique shop, lowered his voice, and said, "...So, that Xi Fu really is Fuxi?!"

Kaiming hesitated for a moment, then said:
"...I do know a little about this. Back then, Fuxi did this to complete his plan, in a way that was as undetectable as possible to the people of the spiritual world, to strengthen the core of the human world in that era."

"But Fuxi has made too many enemies with those guys. You could say that even if Fuxi turned to ashes, those ancient gods and demons would still find him. Under such circumstances of being watched from all sides, how can he avoid being seen and heard?"

Zhou Yan paused for a moment, able to imagine the situation Fuxi faced at that time; just thinking about it made him feel bitter. He said:

"...An incarnation?" Kaiming shook his head and said frankly, "Those guys don't recognize people by their eyes and senses, but by cause and effect, time, and something more special. You could say that you and another being share the same causal relationship."

"Then in the eyes of the ancient gods and demons, you are him."

"The two of you are one."

Zhou Yan understood and asked, "Change cause and effect?"

Kaiming said, "At that time, he left his power outside as a defense, while casting his divine will into the human world, erasing his memories, spiritual exploration and cause and effect, and only remembering what he had to do, thus becoming the sorcerer [Xi Fu] from Kunlun Mountain."

"Xi Fu, thus, entered the human world."

“You can say he is Fuxi, but if we use experience and memory as a way to identify a person, then he is not Fuxi either… He and Fuxi are of the same origin but have different names, representing another possibility of that soul.”

Zhou Yan paused, then said, "In other words..."

"Xi Fu and Ying Yinman, did they really develop feelings for each other? When they left Xianyang City and returned to Kunlun Mountain, did they truly intend to come back again?"

"Then, what about Xi Fu?"

Kaiming remained silent for a long time before saying:
"The cycle of Yin and Yang is the movement of the Dao."

"Xi Fu is the reincarnated body that Fu Xi reconstructed after erasing his own memories and karma. This means that when he completes the destiny and duty that was imprinted in his bones from birth, he will return to Kunlun Mountain to retrieve his memories."

“Xi Fu has already disappeared.”

"Although the young sorcerer did indeed make friends, close confidants, and even someone he was attached to in Xianyang, those few years were but a fleeting glimpse in the millennia that Fuxi measured in years."

"On the flowing water, though there are ripples, they subside in an instant, leaving no trace..."

"So, the person she was waiting for was already dead."

"A woman's affection is far too insignificant to an eternally immortal god..."

Kaiming shook his head, also quite emotional. He and Zhou Yan fell silent afterward, but Yuan Yufeng, who had never taken flight, couldn't help feeling a little scared upon seeing this scenery.

Soon, they arrived back at Tenguin.

The grand array of Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng's tombs continued to rotate powerfully. Jin Tianwang was trapped inside, and despite his efforts, he was unable to break through the layers of seals. The stronger the energy, the stronger the array became.

Swords crisscrossed in the void.

The roar of the Qilin and the long cries of the twin dragons would dazzle even an ordinary Xuan Guan, but Yuan Yufeng remained calm. He looked at the Heavenly Palace Courtyard, and it seemed as if he had been there countless times in his dreams.

Zhou Yan let out a breath and said, "Kaiming, I'm leaving Brother Yuan in your care."

Kaiming nodded, and golden ripples spread around him. At this moment, the divine will of Shi, the Silent Mother, and Gonggong all faintly descended upon this place. Although the rift that had previously suppressed the Primordial Dragon Turtle had only opened and closed once, many aquatic creatures had already entered the city.

Shen Cangming, Li Zhenyue, Pei Xuanniao, Ao Xuantao, and the Lion Cat have all made their moves.

Dragons roar and lions howl; weapons clash and swords clang.

The vast city of Langzhong seemed to have transformed into a mythical battlefield, while in the void, the bright moon hung high, and beneath it, the giant bell remained silent. Zhou Yan rose into the air, walking step by step towards the Golden Heavenly King, as a powerful aura erupted:
"Golden King, come here!"

With a single strike of his ancient sword, Jin Tianwang repelled the Qilin, then looked at Zhou Yan and said coldly:

"You've come to steal this treasure?!"

Zhou Yan exhaled and replied sternly:

"Yes!"

Jin Tianwang was slightly taken aback, but then burst into laughter. He brandished his long sword, pointing it at Zhou Yan, and said, "Good, good, good! You've finally shown some of the demeanor of a strong person. What you want, you should take!"

"If you want the treasure, you'll have to get past me first!"

The Golden Heavenly King unleashed his true form, his sword energy flowing like a dragon, enveloping Zhou Yan in the formation as well. In Zhou Yan's hand, Zhao Zilong's Dragon Gallant Silver Spear exploded with a layer of energy, transforming into a three-pointed double-edged sword, which also charged towards the Golden Heavenly King.

Kaiming concealed his presence and hurriedly led Yuan Yufeng into the Heavenly Palace Courtyard. He placed his hand on Yuan Yufeng's shoulder and said, "Alright, activate the formation!"

Yuan Yufeng's heart was pounding.

He never imagined that he would get involved in such a miraculous situation.

Remembering his grandfather's words, he took out a pendant from his neck, steadied himself, and forcefully stabbed his finger. The jade pendant, seemingly hollow, absorbed Yuan Yufeng's fingertip blood, transforming into a beam of light that flew into the Qilin Embracing the Sun.

In an instant, the wind and clouds surged.

The array ripples spread out in layers throughout the Heavenly Palace Courtyard, stirring up the winds and clouds in all directions. The staff used to strike the bell emitted a dazzling golden light, and a gale arose. Meanwhile, the huge golden bell over there also burst forth with a fiery light.

The two treasures resonated, causing the entire night to tremble. Ripples spread outwards from the direction the giant staff was pointing, and the night seemed to become transparent, revealing figures outside the darkness watching this place.

There were men with their backs turned, water gods of immeasurable height, and women who were invisible and without substance. Each of them seemed like a dazzling aurora borealis in the sky, or a pattern drawn by the boundless stars.

Gonggong, the Silent Old Mother, and the exiled [Shi].

Ying Yinman stared wide-eyed at the figure whose back was to them.

【兮蚨】.

The moment the lockdown was lifted, a massive wave swept across the surrounding area before calming down and returning to the long night. All eyes were fixed on this place.

It landed on the beam of light emanating from the enormous golden staff.

Seal, lift!
Jin Tianwang's eyes lit up. He knew that those who were eyeing this place from the outside world were all extraordinary ancient gods and demons. However, he was not afraid. He activated his divine will and directly used his own source power to slash down with his sword. The Geng metal energy was brilliant.

The three-pointed double-edged sword in Zhou Yan's hand was essentially transformed from the Dragon Gallant Silver Spear.

This spear had accompanied Jiang Wei for a long time and had reached its limit. In this clash between Zhou Yan and Jin Tianwang, the spear let out a mournful cry and broke in half.

Golden King laughed loudly: "Good, good, good!"

"You stole my treasure, so I'll destroy your weapon in return!"

"very fair!"

He finally got his revenge, and at that moment, Zhou Yan raised his hand, his five fingers hanging down, each flowing with innate energy, yin and yang rotating, and struck down at Jin Tianwang.

Tushita Palace!
The changing energy of the Five Elements!

Jin Tianwang grunted, feeling his magical power go out of control after being hit by the attack, and he crashed to the ground. Zhou Yan took advantage of the momentum and rushed into the seal of the Heavenly Palace. He raised his hand and grabbed the stick that was emitting a rich golden aura!
Here it is!
A rich sense of humanity and good fortune converged here.

Zhou Yan sensed that distant object, suspended in the sky.

Di Jun's Bell!

Kaiming shouted, "Zhou Yan, go and ring that bell!"

"Go and wake everyone up, and break this calamity in Langzhong!"

(End of this chapter)