Blind Ghostwriter: Starts with the full level of Nine Yang Magic Skill

Chapter 297 Celestial Envoy from Beyond the Heavens and the Great Sun Demon Art
Gu Mo reached out and the relic flew into his hand.

this moment,
Gu Mo could clearly sense that the "source energy" of the Reincarnation Mirror had entered the relic.

However, the strange thing is that the substance of this relic is not at the same level as "source qi". At most, it is an item at the same level as the divine weapons and artifacts that are circulating in the martial arts world today.

Theoretically speaking, it is impossible for this relic to seal the "source energy". In reality, it is not sealed, but the "source energy" stays obediently in this relic.

"What's going on?" Gu Mo asked, puzzled.

Gu Chudong, who was standing nearby, asked, "Brother, what is it?"

Then, Gu Mo briefly explained to Gu Chudong about how the "source energy" entered the relic.

Gu Chudong knew about Yuan Qi.

Last year in the northern desert, after Gu Mo learned about the concept of "source qi", he told Gu Chudong about it when he returned.

Gu Mo's "Qi of Laws" is also a kind of "Source Qi". He can explain this concept clearly, so Gu Chudong naturally understands the meaning of Source Qi.

Hearing Gu Mo's question, Gu Chudong said, "Brother, isn't this easy to understand?"

"What do you mean?" Gu Mo asked.

Gu Chudong looked at the relic and said, "Think about it, why does the Samsara Mirror always stay in the Great Bright Temple and actively seek out the Buddha's disciple? Although the Buddha's disciple is just a tray for the Samsara Mirror, it is undeniable that the Buddha's disciple must have something on him that attracts the Samsara Mirror."

This relic was left behind by the Buddha's disciple upon his passing, and it certainly retains the characteristics of the Buddha during his lifetime. It might not be very attractive to a complete Mirror of Reincarnation, but it's perfectly normal that it would be attractive to this small amount of the Mirror of Reincarnation's source energy!

Gu Mo nodded slightly and said, "What you said makes a lot of sense. This is indeed a direction for research. However, I'm wondering now, when Master Liansheng insisted on giving me the relic, was it because he foresaw what would happen today, or was he thinking about what would happen in the future?"

Gu Chudong said, "Didn't you plan to go to Da Guangming Temple in the second half of the year? You can just ask Master Liansheng then."

"Ah."

Gu Mo nodded, put away the relic, turned and left, while the group took Princess Chengyang, Li Li, back to the princess's residence.

Subsequently, Su Ziyou led his men to take over the area, while Ye Jinglan hurriedly left to mobilize the Imperial City Guard to maintain order for the night.

After all, although he didn't quite understand why the clay figure could look exactly like a real person, it didn't stop him from guessing that many people in Chang'an would "encounter ghosts" tonight, which would definitely cause great panic and unrest.

Although Ye Jinglan is the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, he is about to be transferred from the Ministry of Justice to the Imperial Guard as a general. The handover is already underway, so during this period, in order to ensure the smooth conduct of the Crown Prince Ceremony, he is in charge of maintaining order in Chang'an.

In fact,

As Ye Jinglan had expected, many places in Chang'an City were haunted, turning the quiet night into a noisy and chaotic scene.

People everywhere were crying out in terror, whether in ordinary neighborhoods or the mansions of high-ranking officials. Even in the imperial palace, some people suddenly turned into mud figures, which startled even the Emperor Qianlong.

Fortunately, Ye Jinglan reacted very quickly and soon brought the chaos under control, preventing it from spreading further. However, this night was destined to be a sleepless night for many people, a nightmare for the rest of their lives.

Meanwhile, at the Honglu Temple.

Princess Xiao Ziyin of Chu was awakened by the noise. Realizing that this was no ordinary disturbance, she immediately got up, put on an outer robe, and went to the door, asking, "What happened? Why is it so noisy?"

The maid on night watch at the door hurriedly said, "Your Highness, it's said... it's haunted!"

Xiao Ziyin frowned, opened the door, and asked in confusion, "What ghost story?"

Just as the maid was about to speak, footsteps came from outside the courtyard, and a person carrying a lantern hurried in. It was none other than Chen Zhaorong, Xiao Ziyin's personal lady-in-waiting.

Consort Chen walked up to Xiao Ziyin, bowed respectfully, and said, "Your Highness, the Great Compassionate Monk requests your presence."

Xiao Ziyin asked, "What's wrong?"

Chen Zhaorong said with a solemn expression, "The Great Compassionate Monk is probably about to pass away."

Xiao Ziyin was startled and immediately left, asking as he went, "What exactly happened? He was fine during the day, so why is he about to pass away?"

Xiao Ziyin felt inexplicably angry and genuinely upset. It wasn't that she had any feelings for Master Dabei, but rather that the cost to Chu Kingdom in investing in the Great Compassionate Monk was too high.

The Chu Kingdom was already at a huge loss by exchanging over a thousand cavalry prisoners for the Great Compassion Master, since their original plan was for the Great Compassion Master to die in prison. However, they were outmaneuvered by the Qian Kingdom's court and suffered a silent defeat.

However, although it was a loss, at least they got the Great Compassion Monk in return. They could use this favor to gain goodwill and connections with the Buddhist factions in Chu. But now, if the Great Compassion Monk really dies right after being released from prison, then all their efforts will have been in vain. They paid the cost of the transaction but didn't gain any favor. It was all for nothing. In fact, there might even be conspiracy theories emerging in China.

Seeing that Xiao Ziyin's face was not good, Consort Chen quickly recounted what had happened in detail: "Just now, the Court of State Ceremonial was haunted... no, to be precise, the entire city of Chang'an was haunted. In many places, people suddenly turned into a puddle of mud. Some were completely turned into mud, some were left with only bones, and some were left with only half a head... It was extremely terrifying. There were two people in the Court of State Ceremonial, one with only one leg left and the other with only one head left. They both suddenly turned into mud."

The Great Compassionate Monk was the first witness to see the two men in the Court of State Ceremonial turn to mush. He then returned to his room, packed his belongings, and sent me to invite you, saying he was about to pass away.

Xiao Ziyin asked in confusion, "Were you frightened?"

“It doesn’t seem like it,” Chen Zhaorong said. “I observed that the Great Compassionate Monk’s expression was calm. He didn’t seem frightened at all. On the contrary, he seemed relieved. This afternoon, since his release from prison, the Great Compassionate Monk has been preoccupied with his own worries and kept talking about his heavy sins. But now, he seems to have let go of them!”

Xiao Ziyin frowned. She knew all too well the terrifying truth between life and death, and the Great Compassion Master's reaction was very much in line with the behavior of someone on their deathbed.

quickly,

Xiao Ziyin arrived at the courtyard where Master Dabei lived, and from afar he could hear Master Dabei striking a wooden fish and chanting sutras.

Upon entering the courtyard, one sees Master Dabei sitting cross-legged on the floor of the main hall, with an oil lamp burning beside him and a wooden fish being gently struck in front of him.

"Divine Monk!" Xiao Ziyin entered the room and bowed respectfully.

The Venerable Dabei put down his wooden fish stick, still sitting cross-legged with his hands clasped together, and said calmly, "I am deeply sorry to trouble Your Highness to come here in the middle of the night. However, I am about to pass away and there are some things I would like to tell Your Highness."

Xiao Ziyin said, "Divine Monk, you are in good health, and now that the seal on your dantian has been lifted, you will recover soon. How could you have passed away?"

Master Dabei said calmly, “Your Highness, for the past twenty years I have been unaware of my true self. I thought that I was Dabei. Only now do I understand cause and effect and recognize my true self.”

Xiao Ziyin asked in confusion, "What do you mean? Divine Monk, aren't you the Great Compassionate Monk?"

Master Dabei shook his head slightly and said, "I am Dabei, but Dabei is not me. There is no way to explain the cause and effect here. It is just that the shackles have been removed today, and it is naturally time for me to return to where I belong."

However, this humble monk feels guilty, having caused Her Highness the Princess and His Majesty the Emperor so much trouble and effort, yet receiving not a single word of gratitude in return. Therefore, before my passing, I wish to offer a few words of advice to Her Highness.”

Xiao Ziyin cupped his hands and said, "Please speak, Venerable Monk."

Master Dabei said: "First, the Heaven Beyond Heaven cannot be fully trusted. The inner demons are real, but the Heaven Beyond Heaven has never told us the truth."

Second, I met a young benefactor named Gu Mo in prison a few days ago. He is said to be the greatest in the world today. This benefactor Gu was able to see through my karma the moment he saw me, which shows that his realm has surpassed the peak of humanity. Unless you have a foolproof plan, do not offend him.

Xiao Ziyin's expression changed slightly, and he said, "Does the divine monk mean that Gu Mo may have already achieved the Ascension Realm?"

Master Dabei slowly said, "It is certain."

Xiao Ziyin's expression became very serious.

Master Dabei said, “One last thing: Your Highness, please send my body to Da Guangming Temple after my death. Also, remember to entrust Liansheng with this: fate is predetermined, do not force it. You must know that seeing is the cause, hearing is the cause, doing is the cause, and indifference and neglect are also causes. You must weigh the circumstances yourself!”

After speaking, Master Dabei closed his eyes slightly, then his head drooped, and he passed away peacefully.

Xiao Ziyin stood up, clasped his hands together in a gesture of respect to the Great Compassion Master, and then walked out the door.

Consort Chen, who was guarding the door, immediately stepped forward and asked, "Your Highness? The Great Compassionate Monk, he..."

“He has passed away,” Xiao Ziyin said calmly. “However, what he just said was a bit mystical. I’m not quite sure why he suddenly let go of his grief and passed away. But that’s not so important. What’s important is his last words.”

Afterwards, Xiao Ziyin recounted the three points that Master Dabei had instructed him to make.

After listening, Chen Zhaorong began to analyze, saying, "Yesterday at noon, when the Great Compassionate Monk came out and was recounting events from twenty years ago, he mentioned that he had lost a part of his memory."

Now that the Great Compassionate Monk can confirm the existence of the inner demon at the last moment, it means that he has recovered that memory. Perhaps the Great Compassionate Monk saw the inner demon twenty years ago, and perhaps he went mad and caused the death of thousands of Qian Kingdom people in a moment of weakness. He knew his sins were grave, so he did not resist. Otherwise, the Qian Kingdom court would not have been able to capture the Great Compassionate Monk.

Xiao Ziyin nodded slightly and said, "Since the Great Compassionate Monk can confirm that the inner demon really exists, it means that twenty years ago, he should have already mastered the power of the Ascension Realm and seen the inner demon. It is indeed impossible for the Qian Kingdom to have the ability to capture a cultivator who has mastered the power of the Ascension Realm."

Chen Zhaorong said, "So, the third instruction, telling Liansheng not to force it, is very likely related to ascension. Da Guangming Temple probably has the method to break through to ascension, and he is probably worried that Master Liansheng will follow his old path."

Xiao Ziyin nodded slightly and said, "In that case, I really need to have a good talk with Master Liansheng when I get back. The Great Compassionate Monk almost caused chaos in Chang'an back then. Now that Master Liansheng is in our Chu Kingdom, we can't afford to act recklessly!"

Consort Chen cupped her hands and said, "Your Highness is farsighted; this is indeed a great hidden danger."

Xiao Ziyin said in a deep voice, "However, if we really talk about threats, it is Gu Mo. According to the Great Compassion Monk, it has been confirmed that Gu Mo has reached the Ascension Realm. Although I had some guesses before, now that it has been confirmed, I still cannot suppress my fear."

Consort Chen asked softly, "Your Highness, the difference between the Ascension Realm and those top Grandmasters on the Martial Arts Ranking is only a fine line. Is it really that much of a threat?"

Xiao Ziyin nodded slightly and said, "Even someone as strong as Su Qianqiu, or Jiang Ruoxu back then, or Gu Mo who previously slaughtered the Baiyue Sect and the imperial palace in Jiang Kingdom, no matter how powerful they are, they are still human beings. They will be suppressed by battle qi and by human nature. Although they are powerful, they are not so powerful that even the country cannot deal with them."

But those in the Ascension Realm are different. They have already disregarded battle qi. Theoretically speaking, they are like the legendary immortals, and mortal forces cannot even harm them. You may not have seen Ascension Realm cultivators, but I have seen those two divine envoys from the Outer Heavens. In the mortal realm, those in the Ascension Realm are practically immortal.

Gu Mo is also an Ascension Realm cultivator who seems to have no limitations. As long as he doesn't encounter the two Venerable Ones in the capital of my Great Chu, I can't think of any way to suppress him. Whether it's an army of 100,000 or a million, they are as if they don't exist in front of him. Wouldn't you say that's a huge threat?"

Chen Zhaorong's heart sank, and she asked, "Then what do we do?"

Xiao Ziyin helplessly spread his hands and said, "What else can I do? I knew from the beginning that Gu Mo would definitely be the biggest threat to our Great Chu. I have been writing to Gu Chudong every few days to befriend her, hoping to become her sister-in-law."

But that girl, she keeps talking about marrying her sister-in-law, but she hasn't been able to convince Gu Mo to marry her. What can I do? I can't beat her in a fight, and my honey trap didn't work... Hmm, right, I heard that Gu Mo now has a stunningly beautiful woman by his side, named something like Red Robe. Some busybodies are even saying that she's the most beautiful woman in the world. But such a beautiful woman, Gu Mo is using her as a maid! It's outrageous!

As he spoke, Xiao Ziyin sighed and said, "The honey trap won't work. As for the emotional route, we are from Chu, so we are naturally no match for Qian. Moreover, the emperor and his officials in Qian are all worshipping Gu Mo. We have no advantage whatsoever."

"Forget it, let's just inform the Emperor that Gu Mo has already reached the Ascension Realm. Let him worry about it himself; I can't think of any other solutions."

Consort Chen sighed and said, "I will prepare a secret letter to inform His Majesty immediately."

As Xiao Ziyin walked, he said, "Collect the body of the Great Compassionate Monk. Now that Gu Mo is in Chang'an, tell all our people to stay put and do nothing. We don't understand the Ascension Realm and have no idea what methods they have, so everyone should be quiet!"

……

Chang'an City was engulfed in a ghost story. Despite the court's efforts to suppress it, the effect was minimal. After all, there were more than three hundred ghost stories that night, occurring in various parts of Chang'an City.

Rumors quickly spread throughout the city, many even pointing directly to the upcoming ceremony for establishing the heir apparent, claiming that Prince Jin, Li Zhongqing, who was about to become the crown prince, was morally deficient and that the heavens had sent down calamities as punishment. When these rumors emerged, the imperial court naturally launched a vigorous crackdown, plunging Chang'an into an atmosphere of extreme anxiety and fear.

However, no rumors circulated in the imperial court, because the very next day, Gu Mo personally appeared in the court to explain to all the officials that it was the work of evil cultivators.

It doesn't matter how many officials in the court actually believe him or not, because the fact that no one questioned Gu Mo directly is tantamount to everyone tacitly acknowledging that he believes her.

As for the rumors, as long as there was no upheaval in the imperial court, they were merely rumors circulating among the people and could not cause too much of a stir. Under the iron-fisted suppression of the imperial court, the ghost story passed in just a few days.

And this time,
A secret letter from Chang'an City has arrived at the imperial palace in the capital of Chu and appeared before Emperor Xiao Zhaolin.

In the Imperial Study,

Xiao Zhaolin took the secret letter from Night Owl, the leader of the secret guards, and began to read it. Soon, his expression became serious. He then got up and left the imperial study, going to an inconspicuous pavilion in the imperial city.

Xiao Zhaolin arrived at the door, knocked gently, and said respectfully, "Your Excellencies, your disciple Xiao Zhaolin requests an audience."

The door then opened automatically.

Inside were just ordinary tables, chairs, and benches.

However, as Xiao Zhaolin stepped inside, the view of the imperial city outside the gate was suddenly blocked by a layer of warm light. The scene inside was not what he had seen from the outside, but a valley shrouded in a pale blue mist—a crystal-clear stream flowed among the jagged rocks, and ancient plum trees with jade-colored blossoms were planted along the banks. When the petals fell, they condensed into tiny specks of light in mid-air, as if someone had crushed the Milky Way and scattered it among the grass and trees.

Even though he had been there many times, Xiao Zhaolin was still amazed.

Because that pavilion was originally just an ordinary pavilion, and even now it remains just an ordinary pavilion. But that's the view when you actively enter. If you are invited in, you will find that the moment you step into the pavilion, you enter this mysterious valley.

Just like the first time he stumbled upon it.

He walked forward and soon heard the sound of flowing water. It was a small stream, and in the middle of the stream was a huge blue stone. Two old men sat on either side of it, and a chessboard was placed in the middle. The two men were playing chess.

This game of chess has been going on for several years.
The two have been playing chess here ever since Xiao Zhaolin first came here, and now eight years have passed, and the game is still not over.

The old man on the left is dressed in coarse linen clothes, with a long silver beard that reaches his knees. Every strand of his hair seems to be covered with morning dew. He holds a black jade chess piece in his hand, and when he places the piece, clear and melodious zither music spreads from the chessboard. This man is named Master Chen.

The old man on the right wore a moon-white Taoist robe, his hair tied up with only a bamboo hairpin. He stared at the chessboard with a furrowed brow. This man was known as Master Qiu.

"Disciple greets the two venerable ones."

In the eyes of the world, Xiao Zhaolin is a majestic and domineering young supreme, acting swiftly and decisively, looking down on the world. However, he was very respectful in front of these two old men.

Because these two women, like the goddess who helped Emperor Gaozu of Chu establish the country 190 years ago, came from beyond the heavens. In accordance with the mandate of heaven, they descended to earth to help Chu unify the world.

Over the years, the Chu Kingdom has developed rapidly, which is inseparable from the wisdom and martial prowess of Emperor Xiao Zhaolin. However, Xiao Zhaolin cannot do without the help of these two divine messengers.

Master Qiu asked, "Your Majesty's sudden visit, has it been due to some trouble?"

Xiao Zhaolin nodded slightly and said, "Your Excellency, a cultivator at the Ascension Realm has emerged in the Qian Kingdom. I fear the war situation may change!"

Master Qiu and Master Chen were both slightly taken aback. They put down their chess pieces, looked at each other, and saw doubt in each other's eyes.

Then, Master Chen chuckled and said, "Brother Qiu, you are well-versed in the way of destiny. Why don't you see if the destiny of Qian Kingdom will change in this generation?"

Immediately,

Master Qiu picked up a chess piece and placed it on the chessboard. He then stared at the chessboard for a long time, his brows furrowed. He said, “Strange, the destiny has not changed, but the fate of the Qian Kingdom has come to an end. It cannot produce any cultivators who can ascend to the Ascension Realm.”

Master Chen looked at Xiao Zhaolin and asked, "Your Majesty, is the information accurate?"

Xiao Zhaolin nodded and said, "It's absolutely true. That person is Gu Mo, the number one in the world today."

Master Qiu said in a deep voice, "So it is this person. Then it is not surprising. This person's fate is a bit strange. Originally, he was destined to be mediocre, but later it suddenly changed. He must have awakened his innate wisdom and become a person destined for tribulation. His fate has become unclear as a result."

Theoretically speaking, given the current national fortune of the Qian Kingdom, let alone nurturing an ascendant, even the world's number one expert shouldn't exist in the Qian Kingdom. However, this person's fate is special; he is outside the prevailing trends of the era, so it's not surprising that he has reached the ascension realm!

Xiao Zhaolin cupped his hands and said, "Your Excellencies, I don't care about fate. What I'm worried about now is that Gu Mo will ruin my path to unifying the world. Please enlighten me!"

Master Chen waved his hand and said, “Your Majesty can rest assured. The destiny of this world lies with Chu. Unifying the world is an inevitable trend that no one can change. You don’t need to worry. As for Gu Mo, we will have a way to deal with him.”

Xiao Zhaolin said, "Your Excellencies, I am truly worried. As the emperor, I feel very insecure in this situation. Therefore, I humbly request that Your Excellencies bestow upon me a method to help me break through to the Ascension Realm!"

“That’s not appropriate,” Master Qiu waved his hand and said, “Your Majesty, ascension means breaking free from destiny. Therefore, no emperor has ever achieved ascension throughout history, because emperors have destiny on their shoulders, bearing the fate of the nation and the destiny of the emperor. It is impossible for them to achieve ascension. Once they achieve ascension, there will be an unpredictable price to pay.”

Master Chen also said from the side, "Your Majesty, your cultivation has now reached the pinnacle of the mortal realm. In the entire world, there are only a handful of people who can rival you. As for Gu Mo, that exception, Master Qiu and I will handle him. You don't need to worry about anything. Just focus on handling state affairs."

Xiao Zhaolin said no more, bowed and said, "This disciple understands, this disciple takes his leave!"

Master Chen nodded slightly, and then resumed playing chess with Master Qiu.

Xiao Zhaolin slowly left.

As Xiao Zhaolin left

Master Chen and Master Qiu, who had been calmly playing chess, put down their pieces. Their indifferent expressions were gone. Master Qiu, in particular, threw the pieces into the chess jar and said angrily, "What is the inner demon doing? Why is there an Ascension Realm cultivator here? Is he deliberately making things difficult for us?"

Master Chen quickly reassured him, "Brother Qiu, don't be anxious. Neither of us has ever offended the inner demon. He allowed an ascended being to remain in the mortal realm, probably to vent his inner dissatisfaction. Back then, the gods promised him nine hundred years of free time to graze his flock, but now he wants him to return after only seven hundred years. He must be dissatisfied."

Master Qiu said angrily, "What does his dissatisfaction have to do with us? We are just following orders. Doesn't he know how much of an impact it will have on us to let an ascended being roam freely in the mortal realm? We dare not show ourselves at will. If we are tainted by the power of the mortal realm, we will never be able to return. Is he trying to harm us?"

Master Chen thought for a moment and said, "Don't panic, don't panic. I'll find some time to contact the inner demon and ask about the situation. Perhaps it's a misunderstanding?"

Master Qiu sneered, "What misunderstanding could there be? Could it be that Gu Mo is so powerful that even its inner demon dares not provoke him? He's just an Ascension Realm cultivator. Its inner demon could crush him with a single finger. What misunderstanding could there be?"

Master Chen quickly said, "Let's ask first. If it really wants to harm us, we'll risk divine punishment to file a complaint against it. If it doesn't let us have an easy time, we won't let it have an easy time either!"

"Alright, go ahead and ask!" Master Qiu softened his tone slightly and said, "Brother Chen, Xiao Zhaolin came to see us today not just to talk about the Ascension Realm cultivators, but I think he's testing us. He probably knows something!"

Master Chen said, “This is normal. This child is exceptionally talented and a born sage. He has double pupils, which allow him to see many secrets. He will discover that we have tampered with his cultivation method, preventing him from reaching the Ascension Realm. It’s only a matter of time. Today, his test was quite obvious.”

Master Qiu said, "This kid is probably not convinced. Maybe he'll go find that guy... what's his name again... the number one in the world..."

"Gu Mo."

“Yes,” Master Qiu said, “Do you think he might secretly seek cooperation with Gu Mo?”

“No,” Master Chen said. “Xiao Zhaolin is extremely proud. He would never back down in front of Gu Mo. After all, he has the ambition to unify the world and make everyone in the world submit. He will not seek cooperation with Gu Mo. He will only try to break through on his own and then defeat Gu Mo honorably.”

Master Qiu said, "Then he has no chance. Even if he really finds a way to restore his cultivation technique, he will be burdened by the fate of the nation and will not be able to achieve the Ascension Realm. The vast fate of the nation is a heavy burden on the country. How can one ascend while bearing the weight of the nation?"
That kid probably just thinks we're restricting him, and he won't believe our claim that emperors can't ascend to heaven.

Master Chen pondered for a moment and said, "It doesn't matter. He is the most suitable emperor for us to support, but he is not someone we have to support. If he really doesn't listen, we can just change the emperor. It will only waste another one or two decades!"

……

the other side,
As Xiao Zhao stepped out of the valley, he appeared outside the inconspicuous pavilion in the imperial city, where the previously open door had been closed.

He stood at the door, his gaze becoming very deep. He remained silent for a long while before slowly turning and leaving.

Soon,
Night Owl, the leader of the secret guards, appeared beside Xiao Zhaolin and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, what did the two venerable ones say?"

Xiao Zhaolin said in a deep voice, "They still refuse to let me achieve the Ascension Realm."

Night Owl whispered, "Why is that? With your two esteemed masters' extraordinary abilities, helping you break through to the Ascension Realm shouldn't be difficult, right?"

Xiao Zhaolin said with a forced smile, "It's them who won't let me reach the Ascension Realm, not that I can't reach it. Do you understand?"

Night Owl was slightly taken aback, then exclaimed in surprise, "Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

“The literal meaning,” Xiao Zhaolin said coldly. “I just don’t know if they are genuinely worried that the Ascension Realm will affect their destiny, or if they are afraid that the so-called destiny will not obey their commands.”

Night Owl exclaimed in alarm, "Your Majesty, please be careful what you say..."

Xiao Zhaolin stopped speaking, waved his hand, and said, "You may leave now. I need to be alone. Do not let anyone disturb me!"

Subsequently,

Xiao Zhaolin returned to the Imperial Study and found a book on the bookshelf, which was a very ordinary history book.

However, just as Xiao Zhaolin was flipping through the book, he suddenly fell asleep on the table. His consciousness entered a dream, and he appeared in a Taoist temple. A young Taoist priest was preaching, and he was the only listener.

The young Taoist priest walked up to Xiao Zhaolin and said, "Since you have come to see me on your own initiative, it seems you have thought it through."

As he spoke, the young Taoist priest produced a yellowed ancient book with four large characters on the cover: "Great Sun Demon Art".

Xiao Zhaolin said, "I still want to know what price one must pay to cultivate the Great Sun Demon Art?"

The young Taoist priest said, "I don't know. I am merely a book spirit. From the moment of my birth, I have had only one mission: to find a born sage." With that, the young Taoist priest smiled slightly and asked, "What do you want?"

Xiao Zhaolin said, "I want to unify the world, be invincible, and surpass the Ascension Realm."

The young Taoist priest didn't say much, but simply smiled and handed the yellowed ancient book to Xiao Zhaolin.

Xiao Zhaolin hesitated for a moment,
This wasn't the first time he'd seen the legendary Great Sun Demon Art; however, he never believed in such easy things falling from the sky. He suspected that cultivating the Great Sun Demon Art would come at a unique price, so he never accepted the manual.

But now...

"Gu Mo, you have truly driven me to a point where I have no choice. In the future, I will definitely defeat you honorably to avenge this!"

Immediately,

Xiao Zhaolin took the Great Sun Demon Art and began to read it. However, although the Great Sun Demon Art looked like a very thick book, it was actually only thirty-six pages long.

The moment Xiao Zhaolin finished reading...

He suddenly woke up from his dream, and a cultivation manual called the Great Sun Demon Art appeared in his mind.

(End of this chapter)