Unusual Fate Records

Chapter 233, Section 024: Witnessing the Grand Event

Duke Wen patted the armrest of the rattan chair, drawing everyone's attention back to him.

"Forget it, let's avoid trouble. There's no major conflict, so let's just let this matter rest. Let's find the traitor as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen complications."

The old man's eye sockets were slightly sunken, and his dry, wrinkled eyelids twitched as he took out a brocade box from his body.

Those with keen eyes could tell that the old man's hands held something extraordinary.

"Since he wants to collect 'Hundred Rivers,' we just need to pay more attention to the century-old decrees of this city, and we will soon be able to find his whereabouts."

Duke Wen opened the red and gold-edged brocade box, inside which was a thumb ring of uniform color, ivory yellow, with a black stain in the middle from years of polishing and sweat.

"Black jade!" The discerning matchmaker recognized it at a glance. "This is a rare item that money can hardly buy."

Wen Gong placed the black jade thumb ring on his thumb and slowly rubbed it with his index finger, saying, "This is a personal ornament of a prince from the old century. It was blessed by his ancestors and sealed with a rare destiny. The destiny's energy was used to bless him and help him have good weather and abundant harvests. Even after hundreds of years, the energy within has only dissipated for a little over a hundred years, and it is still a rare treasure."

"To nourish a weapon with one's life!"

The matchmaker exclaimed with delight, "This is the life-controlling skill of the older generation!"

Yes, craftsmanship.

In the past, many masters of destiny sealed their life-binding inscriptions on their artifacts. Over time, the artifacts developed a spirit and gradually inherited the attributes of the life-binding inscriptions. The life-binding inscriptions, through the long lifespan of the artifacts, broke through the limitations of history and time, and survived in those chaotic war-torn years.

Young people may only see these vessels as antiques, but experienced riders know that these ancient artifacts, which have transcended history, contain the profound meaning accumulated over time.

"Within this lies the prophecy of 'being present at the height of prosperity,' which, combined with this black jade tablet made from deer bones, ultimately ushered in the dynasty's glory."

Duke Wen explained in detail.

[Witnessing its grandeur] (Only five hundred years have passed since its founding)
Transformed from "Opportunity Meets Opportunity," it allows you to personally experience the grandeur of a prosperous era. Its wide-ranging fortune-telling message, once activated, is enough to influence the entire age.

This is the personal inscription of a thousand-year-old emperor, marking the rise of a new dynasty. Possessing the countenance of an emperor, it can significantly increase the growth potential of surrounding subordinate inscriptions, altering the course of fate, and drawing all subjects to its court. After the emperor's death, it was cast into the burial objects. On the day it was unearthed, the inscription erupted, and countless beings within a radius of tens of kilometers came to pay homage.

feature:

Emperor of the Vast Sea: The only decree in the world.

The emperor's command is as firm as heaven: it intimidates, controls, and commands those below the emperor, but is ineffective against commands belonging to the same emperor.

"Even though the decree is less than a thousand years old now, it still exudes a terrifying and awe-inspiring power."

The surrounding Fate Masters stared in astonishment at the century-old inscription, for according to clan rules, Fate Masters were forbidden from using century-old inscriptions. It was precisely for this reason that they had devised an alternative method, utilizing a vessel to make the century-old inscription usable.

“A decree that is over a hundred years old can sway a person’s mind, especially the one who controls the decree. However, there is no such concern if one uses an ancient artifact with a decree from an emperor.”

Duke Wen said.

"I see." Chu Pingqiu smiled with satisfaction.

Wei Zheng didn't seem too surprised, but it was the first time he had ever seen an "imperial decree," and he said, "The most noble decree, it truly lives up to its name."

This was the first time Du Biao and the others had witnessed this technique. Given their status within the clan, they were clearly not qualified to access such ancient weapons passed down through generations.

Those who control destiny also value bloodlines. Although there are many talented grassroots destiny controllers, the accumulated wealth of a destiny-controlling family is clearly the decisive factor in determining strength. For example, Chu Pingqiu and Chu Binlin come from the Chu family, Zhang Xi comes from the Qu Yan Zhang family, and Qing Yise comes from the Hua Cheng Gu family.

"Will this destiny awaken?" Du Biao asked.

"Have you ever seen a mosquito inside an amber fossil come back to life?" Chu Pingqiu asked, looking at him like he was a country bumpkin.

"If we can't guarantee absolute safety, who would dare to use it?"

Duke Wen said, stroking the warm, smooth texture, "With this Imperial Black Jade, all the inscriptions from the surrounding area that are over a hundred years old will gather towards us. They will have to come, whether they want to or not."

"Since the emperor's decree commands all to pay homage, wouldn't it be possible to use this black jade tablet to summon the 'Hundred Rivers Converging into the Sea'?" Du Biao asked, seemingly having thought of something.

"No," Duke Wen sighed.

His expression showed some regret, but he didn't take it too seriously: "The level of [Hundred Rivers Converging into the Sea] is even higher than the fate of an emperor."

"A level even higher than the fate of an emperor?" This time, everyone was somewhat surprised.

"The imperial decree is merely the highest decree in the human world, while the 'all rivers converge into the sea' does not originate from the human world."

Chu Pingqiu laughed and said, "Lord Wen, you're making things more and more mysterious."

Duke Wen glanced at him before continuing, "Do you think a decree that can be strengthened through accumulation to the point of fulfilling any reasonable wish is a power belonging to the human realm?"

The eyes of everyone present flickered.

【All Rivers Flow into the Sea】is a mantra that the Fate Masters have offered up for thousands of years, pooling the power of their entire clan.

Fulfill any reasonable wish...

It's a temptation for anyone, even the simplest things: being the best in the world, having a net worth of billions—these are all reasonable.

However, as those who enforced the sanctions, they were well aware that while they might have the chance to obtain [Hundred Rivers Converging into the Sea], they might not have the chance to actually use it.

Using an illogical statement to satisfy one's momentary pleasure is too narrow-minded.

They were only thinking about it, but for now they still had to rely on the imperial edict on the black jade tablet.

"Don't worry, 'being present at the height of prosperity' is an imperial edict, and it is not an exaggeration to use it to witness a prosperous and peaceful era, let alone witness what I consider to be the 'most appropriate time'."

As he spoke, Duke Wen put away the vermilion brocade box and hid it in the inner pocket of his robe.

"Elder, it's hard to judge the 'most suitable time,' isn't it?" Chu Pingqiu glanced at him, his eyes filled with doubt.

“It’s very simple.” Duke Wen’s old eyes were dim but not cloudy, and as sharp as a hawk’s. He tapped the table with his right knuckles: “The most opportune moment is when he is about to subdue the century-old decree.”

No one had any objections.

Duke Wen was the most authoritative figure among those who controlled destiny present. He was an old scholar who had lived for over seventy years, and his expertise in controlling destiny was indeed the highest among those present.

"You guys get ready first. Du Biao and Asong are injured, so they can stay behind. The rest of you, get ready. [Gongfengqisheng] will remind me when 'Sheng' arrives. If we move out then, we'll have a better chance of success."

The old man stood up, looked around at everyone present, and said, "This time, let's avoid failure."

"But the other party seems to have a mysterious ability to silence all the pronouncements."

Du Biao reminded him.

The matchmaker smiled and reminded them, "We also have the destiny of emperors. When the time comes, it's hard to say whose destiny will be subservient to whom."

"That's true." Du Biao nodded, relaxing slightly.

"Boys."

Duke Wen's tone became authoritative: "This matter concerns the continuation of our clan's lineage for thousands of years, and more importantly, the fate of humanity. The crucial task of reclaiming the 'Hundred Rivers Converging into the Sea' is one that can only be accomplished, failure is not an option!"

Everyone nodded, and the air inside the Valley Dragon Hall seemed to warm up a bit.

(End of this chapter)