parentshiftbook Chapter 121 Yao Guang's Memories
Chapter 121 Yao Guang's Memories
"His Majesty."
Fairy Yaoguang's voice was still gentle, but no longer weak. "Thank you, Your Majesty of Dayong, for your spiritual help. My recovery speed has increased considerably."
"How are you feeling, fairy?"
Qin Xiao asked.
"His soul injury has stabilized, and his physical body is slowly recovering. However, it will take at least several years to return to his full strength, and he will need a lot of spiritual energy to support him."
"That's what Fairy Yaoguang said."
"There is no need to worry about spiritual energy. I have something called the 'Spiritual Spring,' which can provide a continuous supply of spiritual energy."
With a thought, Qin Xiao's illusory image of the "moving spiritual spring" in his dantian appeared in his palm, radiating a vast spiritual energy.
Fairy Yaoguang's beautiful eyes lit up: "This item actually contains such pure innate spiritual energy!"
"I must carry the spiritual spring with me at all times, but I can allocate a portion of its spiritual energy specifically for the fairy."
As Qin Xiao spoke, he manipulated the spiritual spring to send a torrent of spiritual energy into the crystal coffin.
Fairy Yaoguang felt a gentle spiritual energy flow into her body, nourishing her parched meridians and soul, and she let out a soft moan of comfort.
"I will remember this kindness forever."
She solemnly replied, "Your Majesty may ask whatever you wish to know. I, Yaoguang, will answer all your questions."
Qin Xiao sat down beside the coffin: "Then please tell me, Fairy, what exactly happened in ancient times? And what about the 'Soul-Devouring Array'?"
Fairy Yaoguang's eyes dimmed slightly as she fell into memories.
"In ancient times, this realm was called the 'Yunlan Realm'. Although it was only a lower-level cultivation realm, it was rich in spiritual energy, with numerous sects and countless cultivators."
"At its peak, my Xuanji Pavilion had three Nascent Soul stage patriarchs overseeing it, and tens of thousands of disciples..."
She spoke slowly.
Thousands of years ago, the Cloud Realm was suddenly ravaged.
A huge crack appeared in the sky, and countless cultivators dressed in uniform and exuding powerful auras descended.
They claim to be from the "Upper Realm Heavenly Net Sect".
They swiftly suppressed all resistance forces in the Yunlan Realm.
Subsequently, "Spirit Devouring Arrays" were set up in various parts of the Cloud Realm to extract the original spiritual energy of this realm and continuously transport it to the Upper Realm through the arrays.
"Our three Nascent Soul elders from Xuanji Pavilion joined forces to fight against them, but they were no match for a mere Void Refinement cultivator. In the end, two of them died in battle, and one was seriously injured and fled, his whereabouts unknown. By now, he should have passed away."
Fairy Yaoguang's voice was low and deep, "The disciples in the pavilion suffered heavy casualties, and the sect's foundation was destroyed in an instant. At that time, I was only a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stage. I was ordered to escort a batch of books and treasures to safety. On the way, we were chased by Tianluo Sect cultivators, and I had no choice but to seal myself with the 'Nine Luminaries Soul-Nourishing Coffin'..."
"But before I sealed myself away, after learning that they had set up a great formation, I left some disciples to guard the core of the formation, and the main force returned to the upper realm."
"The core of the formation is located at Tianzhu Mountain in Zhongzhou. However, thousands or even tens of thousands of years have passed, and we don't know what it looks like now."
Qin Xiao seemed to be deep in thought.
This matches previously known information.
"Does the fairy know how to break that Soul-Devouring Array?"
Fairy Yaoguang shook her head: "This formation is from the upper realm, and it is extremely profound. Back then, all the formation masters in the Yunlan Realm joined forces to study it, but they only managed to scratch the surface."
She paused, then added, "The secret vault in the pavilion should contain some relevant books and treasures. However, the vault is hidden in a secluded location and is heavily guarded."
"Where is the secret vault?"
Qin Xiao's eyes brightened slightly.
"It's located beneath the ruins of the Xuanji Pavilion."
Fairy Yaoguang said, "The Xuanji Pavilion's mountain gate is located in the 'Starfall Mountain Range.' If Your Majesty wishes, I can lead the way. However... thousands of years have passed, and I don't know if the ruins still exist or if the restrictions are intact."
"It's alright, we should still go and take a look."
Qin Xiao said, "We will set off once the fairy has recovered some of her strength."
Fairy Yaoguang nodded: "With His Majesty's spiritual spring, I should be able to recover to the Foundation Establishment stage in three months at most, and be able to move around again."
"it is good."
Qin Xiao then asked a few more questions about the ancient cultivation system and the characteristics of its techniques.
Fairy Yaoguang answered them one by one.
Before we knew it, several days had passed.
When Qin Xiao left the quiet room, he had a clearer understanding of the ancient events.
In the days that followed, the imperial harem of the Dayong Dynasty entered a period of rapid development.
The thirty-five newly entered women were divided into the "Outer Court," which was led by Luo Qingluan and assisted by Yu Qingyi and Wuya.
They lived in the newly built "Ningxiang Garden" on the outskirts of the palace. Every day, in addition to cultivation, they also had to learn palace rules, identify spiritual materials, and practice basic spells.
Qin Xiao went to Ningxiang Garden every day to explain the difficulties of cultivation to them and helped them improve their cultivation level quickly through the dual cultivation method.
In just one month, the women's strength improved significantly.
Yun Li broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining, just one step away from Foundation Establishment.
Five others reached the eighth level of Qi Refining, and more than ten others reached the sixth or seventh level.
Even the worst one has the fifth level of Qi Refining.
On this day, Qin Xiao was instructing the women in cultivation at Ningxiang Garden when Luo Qingluan arrived in a hurry.
She handed over a secret letter: "The three kingdoms of Xiliang, Beirong, and Nandian have sent the second batch of resources and women to the border. In addition, the ruler of Xiliang, the Khan of Beirong, and the King of Nandian have jointly submitted a memorial requesting an audience with Your Majesty, saying that they have important matters to discuss."
Qin Xiao took the secret letter, glanced at it, and said calmly, "Let them come. Perfect timing, I also have some things to say."
Three days later.
The ruler of Xiliang, the Khan of Beirong, and the King of Nandian each led their delegations to the capital of Dayong.
All three were visiting the capital of the Great Yong Dynasty for the first time. Seeing that the capital was far more prosperous than their own country's capital, with wide streets and numerous shops, they couldn't help but show their shock and envy.
They were especially startled when they sensed the subtle flow of spiritual energy in the air.
"Da Yong has indeed received a divine favor..."
The ruler of Xiliang was a middle-aged man in his forties, who sighed softly at this moment.
They were housed at the post station.
The next morning, he was summoned to the palace for an audience.
In the Golden Palace, Qin Xiao sat high on the dragon throne, with civil and military officials lined up below.
The ruler of Xiliang, the Khan of Beirong, and the King of Nandian entered the hall, bowed, and knelt, saying, "Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor of Dayong! Long live the Emperor!"
"Rise."
Qin Xiao's voice was calm.
The three of them stood up and secretly looked up.
Qin Xiao was dressed in a black dragon robe, and his face was young and handsome.
Although he did not exude any imposing aura, he possessed a chilling presence.
"What brings you to see me?"
Qin Xiao asked.
The King of Xiliang stepped forward and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, our three kingdoms have submitted the resource list and qualified women as requested. Furthermore, our three kingdoms wish to form a permanent alliance with Dayong and pay tribute annually, only asking Your Majesty to grant us some opportunities to attain immortality, so that we mortals may also glimpse the gate to eternal life..."
The Khan of the Northern Rong and the King of the Southern Dian also quickly echoed this sentiment.
They had long known of Qin Xiao's methods and knew that resistance would only lead to their deaths.
It would be better to submit willingly; perhaps then one can still find a glimmer of hope.
Qin Xiao looked at the three of them and suddenly smiled.
"A chance at immortality? Do you know that the path to immortality is fraught with peril, requiring immense perseverance and extraordinary opportunities?"
"Your subject understands!"
The King of Xiliang gritted his teeth and said, "I beg Your Majesty to grant me a chance! Our three kingdoms are willing to devote all our national strength to Your Majesty's command!"