Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

Now that we know the contents of the book, whether or not we can actually see it is no longer so important.

For three days, the three of them split up and searched, constantly traversing the collapsed ruins, but still found nothing.

Although the book wasn't found, quite a few antiques were discovered.

Some ancient artifacts, ceramics, and even coins—things that weren't taken with them back then—have been preserved.

Unfortunately, the currency used at that time was not the Mora commonly used on the mainland, but an unknown currency that had been passed down from ancient times.

The obverse of the coin features a Celtic triangle, while the reverse is also a triangle, which corresponds perfectly to the ubiquitous triangular symbolism in the architecture of Fukushita Palace.

Although these ancient coins cannot be used directly, they can be sold as antiques for a considerable amount of Mora.

Just as Jiang Bai was about to give up the search and go to Da Ri Yu Yu to meet up with A Mao, his gaze suddenly fell on a nearby ruin guardian that had lost its energy.

The guardian of the ruins sat slumped on the ground, his legs sinking into the soil and covered by mud.

In the Yuanxia Palace, where there are no drastic weather changes, the fact that it could sink into the mud indicates that it has been here for a very long time.

Chapter 825 I Might Really Die

He walked over and searched the guardian of the ruins, finding a wooden box hidden inside its body.

Jiang Bai opened the wooden box and saw a book inside, titled "The Past Lives of the Sun and Moon".

He was about to leave when he found this book, leaving Jiang Bai with mixed feelings.

Perhaps this is fate; it was ordained by heaven that he would see it.

He didn't rush to look through it on the spot, but instead searched the ruins guard's body again.

Unfortunately, nothing was found this time.

This guardian of the ruins must have been sent by the former Kanria to find this book. It eventually found the book, but that once glorious kingdom had perished. It never saw anyone come to take it, and eventually, its energy was exhausted, leaving it stranded here.

Jiang Bai found a quiet place to sit down and began to read by the light of the Great Sun Imperial Carriage.

This book is not thick, and the content inside is not much.

It is a historical record written and preserved by certain priests or recorders from generation to generation.

From the creation of the world by the oldest primordial god Phanes to the tenth year after the appearance of the Great Sun Imperial Carriage.

Although the content is not extensive, it is rich in information.

After all, this is the only kingdom that Jiang Bai has come into contact with that has survived from the ancient First Throne.

The book also mentions the four original shadows. Among these four shadows, it seems that only the Time Ruler Ishtar survived the war and heard the voice from the Abyss Palace.

It was also He who taught the technique of building the Great Sun Chariot, allowing this land that had sunk into the abyss to see the "sun" again.

Even the recorder who wrote this book couldn't determine who won the battle between the two thrones. After all, the writer was only human and couldn't observe the battle far beyond the abyss. He could only rely on some minor details to summarize the events.

After finishing the book, Jiang Bai flew to Da Ri Yu Yu to join them.

"I found the book."

As soon as he landed, Jiang Bai took out the book.

Upon hearing Jiang Bai's words, Yuan Shang's eyes lit up with unbelievable excitement, and he couldn't wait to snatch the book and start reading.

Jiang Bai held onto the other section of the book to prevent him from taking it away, saying, "I said, aren't you being too hasty? It's not like I'm not letting you see it."

"Haha, I'm so excited, I can't help it."

How can one not be excited to finally find a book that one has been searching for for 500 years?

Let's watch it together.

Jiang Bai released his grip, and the book fell into Yuan Shang's hands.

Two heads popped out from the sides, one on the left and one on the right, and began to look through the contents of the book.

Although Jiang Bai had read it once before coming, there were still many parts he couldn't understand. With someone as learned as Yuan Shang here, he was able to give it a little explanation.

"So that's how it is, so that's how it is..."

Yuan Shang murmured to himself as he watched.

"What do you mean, 'like this'?"

Yuan Shang seemed not to hear Jiang Bai's question, and continued muttering to himself in a somewhat delirious manner.

"For the world to be created, the eggshell must be broken. Breaking it from the outside means death, breaking it from the inside means new life..."

"Wrong, the direction is wrong..."

"Using power from outside the world is the same as breaking an eggshell from the outside..."

"What? What are you talking about?"

Jiang Bai became more and more confused as he listened.

He did know about the eggshell; it was currently the barrier protecting Teyvat.

But the question is, why break it in the first place?

What did he mean by saying he was wrong? Who was wrong?

Yuan Shang ignored him and continued flipping through the book, trying to memorize every word.

Ah Mao also looked at it carefully, as the contents recorded there were things he had never heard of before.

Originally, humans were created by the primordial being Phanes, who created mountains and rivers, as well as birds and beasts.

As for the origin of the demon god, it is not mentioned in the book, but it may also have originated from the creation of the original humans.

As you turn the pages, the thin book quickly comes to an end.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

Yuan Shang laughed wildly, almost maniacally, with a sense of joy at having touched the world's most hidden pulse, and a sense of exhilaration at achieving his goal.

As his emotions fluctuated wildly, his concealed aura also became somewhat unstable.

Jiang Bai frowned as he watched him go crazy, and reached out to press down on his shoulder.

"Wake up! What do you know?"

He disliked riddle tellers, and if Yuan Shang didn't speak, he was prepared to use a nearby brick to press against his head for a friendly exchange.

Ah Mao frowned, and his elemental power silently began to gather.

There's something wrong with this abyss!

A strange smile curved Yuan Shang's lips as he looked at Jiang Bai with a playful expression.

"Alright, alright, I've laughed enough. Now that I have the stuff, I'm not going to pretend anymore."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Bai replaced the brick he was about to grab with a knife.

The sharp elemental blade was pressed against Yuan Shang's neck. Although it wasn't pressed against his skin, he still felt a sharp, stinging sensation.

"Hey! We've been traveling together all this way, it's really not fair of you to just draw your sword like that!"

Yuan Shang broke down in an instant, completely losing his air of profound mystery.

He turned his head as far to the side as possible, keeping it away from the blade.

"Am I being unfair, or are you being unfair? I showed you the book I found, and you just spouted a bunch of riddles for no reason, then started laughing for no reason. What, do you think my knife is too dull?"

"Hahaha, no, no, I'm just too excited." Yuan Shang carefully gripped the blade and moved it to the side.

"You're not some scholar of Sumeru, so who are you?" Ah Mao gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with rage.

He was actually fooled by this guy the whole way, genuinely believing he was a scholar from the Order of the Church!

It made him feel like he'd been played, and he thought of that damned Dotole again!

"Don't look at me like that. Although I lied a bit about my origins, I haven't told too many lies along the way."

"Who knows?" Ah Mao gritted his teeth.

"I come from Kanria, and I was a scholar. People like me used to be called 'Scripture Readers,' but then I became a fire elemental monster."

After Yuan Shang finished speaking, his body rapidly transformed, and a scorching aura flowed past, turning him into a monster.

"It's the Abyss Order again... I doubt it could be anyone else but them."

Jiang Bai wasn't too surprised by Yuan Shang's true identity.

After all, the only groups paying attention to the Abyss Palace are the Fools and the Abyss Order.

"I thought I'd see surprised looks on your faces, how boring."

"Your personality is completely different from any of the Abyss Apostles I've met before."

Yuan Shang raised a finger and waved it, "To correct you, I am an Abyss Singer, not on the same level as an Apostle."

Is there any difference?

“The difference in status is huge. I am a cultured person in the Abyss Order and I am not good at fighting. For example, if you were to strike me, I might really die.”

Chapter 826 Why did the calamity break out in Kanria?

Jiang Bai was speechless for a moment. This Yuan Shang was far too self-aware.

This really put him in a difficult position.

"Can't you have some backbone? Try harder so I can slash you a couple of times before you die."

"Look at what you're saying. If you just kill me with one blow, I'll feel better. But taking two blows is just asking for trouble."

"..."

Jiang Bai silently put down the knife in his hand.

The other party was too cowardly, making it seem like he was the one bullying them.

How boring.

"useless."

Ah Mao expressed utter disgust at Yuan Shang's behavior.

A chanter from the Abyss Order is so cowardly.

"I call this knowing my own strength. I've seen your abilities these past few days. I could barely handle either of you, let alone the two of you together."

Yuan Shang shrugged. He looked like a Fire Abyss Apostle, but it was as if you could see through the monster's shell and into his listless face.

"Speak, what is your real purpose?" Although he didn't put the knife to his neck, Jiang Bai held the hilt of the knife, ready to strike if the situation turned sour.

"I came here specifically to find this book. What that abyss mage told you before was basically true."

There's really no need to hide it. He's already read the book, so it doesn't matter if he can't take the original with him. He can write down the contents when he gets back.

Besides, isn't the Abyss Order's goal common knowledge?

They are hostile to the gods and the laws of nature on Earth, and intend to overthrow the rule of the gods.

"I'm more curious about you as a person than about this book."

Jiang Bai didn't care too much. Whoever had "The Past of Sun and Moon" didn't really care. He had already read the contents anyway. At most, he would just show it to Kong and Abedo. After all, reading this book involved taking risks.

Although justice is currently dormant, it's best to avoid involving innocent people as a precaution.

Jiang Bai didn't even intend to show the book to Naxida. No one knew how she, as a deity, would react after learning these secrets.

"Can the Abyss Apostles freely switch between humanoid and demonic forms?"

"No."

"Then why can you?"

"The reason I can do this is because of the special nature of Yuanxia Palace and some special props."

Yuan Shang didn't hide anything about this. It was a rare opportunity to talk to someone using his real identity, and he really wanted to say more.

“500 years ago, before the calamity of Kanria occurred, people from above were sent to Yuanxia Palace to search for this book. Fortunately, 500 years later, I have finally found it.”

"So, 500 years ago, Kanria was already planning to declare war on the principles of Heaven? The reason you looked for this book is, as you said, to find a respectable reason to start the war."

"more or less."