ragginovel Chapter 2487 Natural Disaster
Chapter 2487 Natural Disaster
Chapter 2487 Natural Disaster
"You mean the Qingning Palace from back then?"
The woman exclaimed in surprise, "I remember, there was a rumor that Qingning Palace triggered a war between nations, and someone took advantage of the chaos to steal Qingning Palace and disappeared without a trace, leaving all the nations with nothing..."
The man in the golden robe interrupted, saying, "There are many rumors about Qingning Palace, all spread by malicious individuals to confuse the public. I have gone to great lengths to investigate for a long time and have found that Qingning Palace was not taken away by anyone, but disappeared without any reason. If I am not mistaken, Qingning Palace should still be within the forbidden area!"
"Is this true?"
The woman was somewhat incredulous.
The five sons of Tian Geng held a prestigious position in the Great Geng Kingdom. None of them knew these secrets before. Where did the fifth brother find out?
"If Qingning Palace is still in the same place, how could it have gone unnoticed for so long?" the woman questioned.
There is an era between the time when Qingning Palace was founded and the era of the Five Kingdoms, which is very far removed from the present.
This event can be considered the beginning of a period of great upheaval and chaos. Powerful nations waged war against each other, depleting their strength, which gave smaller nations the opportunity to rise and eventually replace them, ushering in a new era.
The history of the half-demon of Dafeng Plain is a cycle of one chaotic era after another.
Regardless of how Qingning Palace disappeared in full view of everyone, after its disappearance, the various forces involved in the struggle will definitely turn the forbidden area upside down.
Over the years, herb gatherers have flocked here in an endless stream. Among the spiritual herbs produced in the forbidden area, there are several with unique and unparalleled medicinal properties. Occasionally, powerful figures from the Five Great Kingdoms would also appear here. However, no such news has ever spread, which has led to Qingning Palace becoming a complete legend.
"Before Qingning Palace was created, it was hidden in a forbidden area. Why was no one able to discover it back then?"
The man in the golden robe countered with a question, and before the woman could answer, he offered his speculation: "Within the forbidden area lies a secret realm unknown to anyone. Perhaps it is a blessed land created by an ancient powerful being, extremely hidden. If it were elsewhere, it might never be discovered. However, the forbidden area is not peaceful. Whenever natural disasters strike, the secret realm is impacted. Initially, the disasters could not shake the secret realm, but after countless impacts over endless years, the secret realm was finally shaken. It might be that the restrictions loosened, or perhaps the protective array of the mountain revealed a flaw, causing Qingning Palace to be suddenly shaken out of the secret realm!"
As he spoke, the man in the golden robe kept his eyes fixed on the battlefield. "Perhaps the secret realm possesses some kind of self-repairing power, which is why it took back Qingning Palace. And now, the secret realm is starting to weaken again!"
Although the man in the golden robe was only speculating, his tone was very confident, which made him convincing.
Knowing her fifth brother's temperament, the woman knew he wouldn't speak without reason, so she pressed on, "Even if all of this is true, how do you know that the Zhu Qian Dynasty discovered clues about Qingning Palace?"
"It's not the Zhu Qian Dynasty, but three of the eight kings of Zhu Qian: the Eastern Jiao King, the Southern Yun King, and the Du Sha King," the man in the golden robe corrected.
The woman understood his meaning. Over the years, the Five Kingdoms had been riddled with internal conflicts, and even the Great Geng was not a monolithic entity. The eight princes of Zhu Qian, and their relationship with the emperor of the Zhu Qian Dynasty, were not necessarily of one mind.
The most prudent course of action for Dongjiao King and his group to discover Qingning Palace and report it to the King would naturally be to do so. If Qingning Palace truly possessed countless treasures as legend had it, it could strengthen the Zhu Qian Dynasty and make it the most powerful of the five great kingdoms. However, everyone has their own selfish motives, and it is clear that the three kings of Zhu Qian were not entirely selfless.
"Third Sister, do you still remember that time I left the temple and traveled for a hundred years? I happened to pass through this place and ran into the Eastern Flood Dragon King, and discovered that they were inexplicably slaughtering the herb gatherers in the forbidden area. At that time, they outnumbered me and I dared not approach them. I watched from a distance and saw some strange phenomena appearing deep within the forbidden area, which aroused my suspicion. From then on, I secretly kept an eye on the movements of the Eastern Flood Dragon King and his group..."
The man in the golden robe gave a brief account of what happened, but omitted many crucial details.
The woman knew the truth was far more complicated than her fifth brother had described. Just then, she suddenly saw a yellow light emerge from the sea of fire and exclaimed in surprise, "Why is Blood Soul Impermanence here too?"
She looked at the man in the golden robe, knowing that this fifth brother was shrewd and calculating, but also somewhat extreme in temperament. The falling out of the five sons of Tian Geng began with mutual distrust between the eldest and fifth brothers. Now it was impossible to say who was right and who was wrong; the conflict had deepened, and she couldn't even begin to mediate. In the end, heartbroken, she chose to withdraw and no longer get involved in the struggle between the four brothers.
This is why the man in the golden robe specifically invited her, his third sister.
Her intuition told her that the appearance of the Blood Soul Impermanence here was related to her fifth brother.
"I put a lot of thought and effort into luring them here so they could help me test the three kings of Zhu Qian."
The man in the golden robe did not deny it, but when he mentioned Blood Soul Impermanence, a hint of contempt flashed in his eyes, "Those two cultivate the 'Impermanence Sutra,' turning themselves into something neither human nor ghost, almost to the point of losing their minds, and they still haven't suspected there's something wrong with this. However..."
At this point, the man in the golden robe spoke in a strange tone, "Unexpectedly, before I could even make a move, the two of them bumped into me on their own. Fortunately, the timing was perfect, and they didn't ruin my plan."
Hearing this, the woman frowned slightly and said in confusion, "Fifth Brother, what you have attracted is not only the Blood Soul Impermanence, but also the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar and the Yellow Spring Platform. If this goes on for too long, it will definitely alarm the Zhu Qian Dynasty and the Xing Tu Ghost Continent."
Despite the presence of the Three Kings of Zhu Qian and the Three Crimson Scale Divine Pillars, along with the accompanying grand formation, defeating Blood Soul Impermanence will be no easy task.
The protective artifacts of the Five Kingdoms are not so simple!
The longer it goes on, the more likely things will change. If it drags on to the point where Xingtu Guizhou and the Zhuqian Dynasty meet their end, it may also alarm the nearest Cangwu Kingdom. At that time, just like before, the various kingdoms will be in chaos, and no one will be able to decide the fate of Qingning Palace.
There were only the two siblings here, and their strength was not superior to either side, but judging from the fifth brother's expression, he seemed to be confident.
“I also found out some information,” the man in the golden robe said with a slight smile, “When the powerful figures from various countries were fighting for Qingning Palace, the national protective artifact inexplicably lost its power.”
"what!"
The woman was taken aback and immediately understood why her fifth brother had guessed there was an ancient secret realm within the forbidden area.
There are no perfect treasures in the world, and the national guardian artifact naturally has its flaws. As long as the energy between the national guardian artifact and the immortal kingdom is severed, its power can be greatly reduced. However, it is easier said than done!
What kind of secret realm could seal off this world and cause the national protective artifact to lose its power?
When the Yellow Springs Platform and the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar lose their power, the Eastern Flood Dragon King's side, with its numerical advantage and superior formation, will undoubtedly be the victor.
The woman still didn't understand how the man in the golden robe could profit from this unless they openly revealed themselves and joined forces with Blood Soul Impermanence.
At this moment, the man in the golden robe suddenly raised his head, looked at the empty sky, and said softly, "A natural disaster is coming soon."
"Isn't the next natural disaster in two years?" The woman suddenly realized something and exclaimed in shock, "You don't mean to..."
The man in the golden robe cupped his hands in greeting and flicked his finger to release a jade talisman. "I beg Third Sister to lend me a hand and bring forth the natural disaster ahead of schedule!"
When natural disasters strike, the forbidden land will be turned upside down.
Finally understanding what her fifth brother was trying to do, the woman was shocked by his madness. "Fifth brother, you're insane! Have you considered that your guess might be wrong?"
To trigger a natural disaster in the forbidden area ahead of time—what a grand scheme! And it had to be done without being detected by the three kings of Zhu Qian! It's unimaginable how long the man in the golden robe had planned for this day, and how much he had sacrificed!
The man in the golden robe waved his hand to interrupt her, and said calmly, "I made the right bet, didn't I? Third Sister, you'll help me, won't you?"
If I don't help you, who will?
The woman opened her mouth, sighed softly, pinched the jade talisman, and with a light step, vanished from the mountain.
The man in the golden robe stood still, holding an identical jade talisman in his hand, but the time was not right, so he did not crush it immediately.
……
At this moment, a fierce battle raged between the national treasures on the battlefield.
The two Yellow Springs Platforms floated in mid-air, surrounded by flames, but no matter what kind of impact they suffered, they could not be shaken in the slightest.
The Yellow Springs Terrace seems to be rooted in this earth's veins, connecting to the Nine Netherworlds, remaining steadfast amidst the raging flames.
At the edge of the battlefield, the three crimson-scaled divine pillars stood out prominently.
At the top of the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar stood two blurry figures, none other than the Three Kings of Zhu Qian.
A continuous stream of divine fire surged from the Crimson Scale Pillar, making the scale patterns even more dazzling under its scorching heat, and faintly emanating the roars of dragons. The scales seemed to writhe, as if a crimson dragon was sealed within the pillar, twisting its body, about to break free.
At this moment, the cultivators who had been invited by the Three Kings of Zhu Qian to control the great formation all felt the terrifying pressure from the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar. Fortunately, the pressure was not directed at them.
The three crimson-scaled divine pillars are the three sources of divine fire. The divine fire continuously surges into the battlefield, burning the Yellow Springs Platform. To the naked eye, only a raging sea of fire and yellowish-turbid light collide and dissolve with each other, but in reality, it contains countless changes.
Zhu Qian and the three kings were on a fierce front, but they were unable to break through the yellowish light for a long time, and it seemed that the two sides were about to be locked in a stalemate.
At this moment, the Eastern Flood Dragon King showed no sign of urgency. He glanced calmly towards the edge of the battlefield. He had naturally noticed the unexplained disappearance of two of the Eastern Flood Dragon King's retainers, which had resulted in a damaged section of the spirit array. This meant that their opponents were not only Blood Soul Impermanence, but also some who had slipped through the net.
They had anticipated this; bringing so many experts here would inevitably attract the attention of those with ulterior motives. In fact, they had originally intended to come quietly, but they had no choice but to rely on a sufficient number of experts to maintain the grand formation.
Who could this person be? A powerful figure from the Cangwu Kingdom, or one of the Eight Princes of Zhu Qian?
The whereabouts of the escaped fish are unknown, and it's a bit of a pity that we couldn't trap him in the formation, but it's not a big deal; this person can't go far. The Eastern Flood Dragon King and the other two princes were of one mind, and the three of them made a decision immediately, causing the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar beneath their feet to tremble slightly.
'boom! ’
The Crimson Scale Divine Pillar plummeted a hundred feet in an instant, causing everyone around, including Qin Sang outside the battlefield, to feel their hearts leap.
As if the sky had lost its support, it fell a hundred feet down along with the crimson divine pillar!
But in everyone's eyes, the Crimson Scale Pillar remained motionless in the same spot.
It turned out that this world and all its things fell together with the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar, as if the void had collapsed!
At this moment, Qin Sang was watching the battle while asking about the events of that year, hoping to find out the truth about Jing Yu's death and the purpose of the three kings, Zhu Qian, from the young man.
The young man tried to recall: "I remember now. That time, the three princes each brought some personal guards and agreed to come to the forbidden area to gather herbs, but whether they came for spiritual herbs or not, I don't know. On the way, we suddenly received orders to split up and clear out the cultivators in the forbidden area. When we returned, the three princes had already entered the Azure Cloud Tide. We waited outside for a long time, during which many astonishing phenomena occurred inside. Everyone was uneasy, worried that the three princes had encountered danger inside. In the end, they returned safely, and we ordered the return journey. Only the three princes went in at the time, so no one knows what they did inside..."
Qin Sang nodded, confirming that it was Zhu Qian and the three kings who ordered the clearing of the area, so they were not wronged. Fortunately, Jing Yu and the others were outside the forbidden area at the time, otherwise Qin Hou would not have been able to escape either.
The inexplicable order to massacre, followed by a series of strange occurrences, suggests they've discovered some secret within. The long interval before their return to the forbidden area indicates they've likely been plotting something far-reaching!
Could it be related to Wuji Academy?
Just then, Qin Sang suddenly felt a sense of unease. He didn't see the Crimson Scale Divine Pillar fall, but he sensed something was wrong.
Qin Sang's expression changed slightly. She immediately sealed the young man's five senses, threw him into the small cave, and leaped into the air.
But as he flew upwards, he strangely felt himself falling, as if there was an invisible abyss beneath his feet, sucking him in. Moreover, Qin Sang did not sense any suction force; it was the surrounding world that was collapsing, and as a part of this world, he was falling into the abyss along with it.
This area is vast, and Qin Sang glanced around; the surrounding scenery was as usual.
The towering mountains outside and the surging blue clouds deep within the forbidden land are all sliding into the unknown abyss.
The source of everything is that great formation!
at the same time.
The golden-robed man in the distance saw a completely different scene: the battlefield and Qingyun Mountain at the edge of his vision suddenly collapsed and were twisted into a mess like a pretzel. The scene was chaotic, as if the void was being distorted by some force, and the distorted scene was spreading outward rapidly.
Everything in the void collapsed, and no one could escape from it.
A hint of joy flashed in the golden-robed man's eyes. His judgment was correct; the three princes of Zhu Qian had indeed discovered the secret of the forbidden area.
'Snapped! '
Without hesitation, the man in the golden robe crushed the jade talisman in his hand, and the woman on the other side also crushed her jade talisman. After the jade talismans shattered, a strong wind suddenly swept through the mountains, and the clouds on the surface of Qingyun Mountain became even more ethereal.
On a certain Qingyun Mountain.
A female cultivator sat alone, frowning and deep in thought. She was the same female cultivator who had fought Qin Sang earlier.
Suddenly, the female cultivator sensed something and appeared in the sky.