Chapter 11: Targeted! The Secrets of Immortality!
Jade Pool Sacred Land.
A grand and magnificent nine-story building stood atop a mountain peak, exquisitely crafted.
In front of the building stood a huge bluish-black stone tablet.
The tablet was covered with wind-eroded marks, showing its immense age.
Engraved on it were the words: “Sacred Scripture Pavilion.”
Several large characters.
The Jade Pool Sacred Land had a long history, and countless books and classics had been passed down.
It contained various collections of cultivation techniques and spells.
There were also records of major events in the cultivation world and biographies of influential figures from the past.
At this moment, each floor of the scripture pavilion was filled with thousands of people flipping through documents.
These people ranged from old to young, male to female, with postures and forms as varied as could be.
Some had three heads and six arms, each head and hand quickly searching for information.
Others closed their eyes but grew an eye at their brows, emitting golden light that illuminated ancient texts.
Strange and bizarre, each displaying unique abilities.
After a while, Grand Elder Cangyuan emerged from the scripture pavilion, shaking his head. “There’s no reason… Even after searching through tens of thousands of years of records, there’s no mention of black silk…”
“What exactly is this black silk?”
Moreover, apart from black silk, none of the other words revealed in the emperor’s diary were found.
“Grass, transmigrator, golden finger, system, soul elder, what kind of connection exists between these?”
Cangyuan summarized the recent research with the elders and decided to report everything clearly to Holy Sovereign Yuan Ruoyu.
He might also see if he could obtain some valuable information from her.
After all, Yuan Ruoyu had once interacted with the Eternal Emperor.
A short while later.
In a grand hall resembling a celestial palace.
Cangyuan bowed towards the figure in front and said, “Holy Sovereign, I have come to report on the progress of deciphering the diary.”
Yuan Ruoyu wore a simple long dress, her eyes gleaming slightly. She softly said, “Have you made any progress? Tell me!”
Cangyuan pondered for a moment:
“Based on the current clues, we can boldly guess…”
“The Eternal Emperor might originally have been an ordinary person who, by chance, ingested a peculiar immortal herb and gained endless life span.”
Yuan Ruoyu frowned slightly, thinking for a moment. What the Grand Elder said was indeed possible.
The Eastern Profound Continent was vast…
Various rare treasures and extraordinary immortal plants were also documented, with legends of immortality pills capable of granting ordinary cultivators eternal life.
Of course, such immortal medicines were hard to come by.
Yuan Ruoyu said, “Continue!”
Cangyuan’s expression changed as he continued, “The Eternal Emperor named the long-lived constitution obtained after ingesting the immortal herb as ‘transmigrator.'”
“So, we can temporarily call this herb the ‘Transmigration Longevity Grass.'”
Cangyuan followed his train of thought:
“As for the golden finger, system, and soul elder, combined with the diary, they should refer to some form of auxiliary talent! Or perhaps special cultivation techniques or spells that match this transmigrator constitution.”
Yuan Ruoyu nodded in approval. “Yes, that’s quite possible.”
She had deep interactions with Lin Feng and knew him better than the Grand Elder did. But now, combining the Grand Elder’s speculation, she felt closer to the truth.
At this point, Cangyuan said with a mix of amusement and frustration, “Only this black silk eludes us; we’ve searched through ancient texts but still can’t find out what it is.”
Yuan Ruoyu fell silent for a moment before saying, “Don’t dwell on it. Perhaps it’s just something he likes? It has nothing to do with talent or cultivation!”
“Oh, Holy Sovereign, how do you mean?”
“…”
Que Ruyu’s face flickered with a strange expression, fleeting.
This was a recent recollection of when Lin Feng mentioned ‘black silk,’ the environment, and the mannerisms he exhibited at the time.
“That guy kept staring at my feet…”
Que Ruyu mused inwardly, “Could it be some kind of clothing worn on the feet?”
The more she thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.
Que Ruyu was so certain because she remembered now that besides black silk, Lin Feng had many other strange words and actions…
None of which she had ever heard before, nor could she have imagined them previously.
Considering the context in which he said these things, most of which were during their sweet moments together, she could basically conclude that they were unrelated to cultivation.
Of course, these things naturally couldn’t be disclosed to outsiders, not even the Grand Elder.
Cangyuan frowned in deep thought, finally nodding. “Perhaps you’re right. Regardless, until we find out what this black silk is, my heart will keep itching!”
“It’s truly driving me crazy!”
Que Ruyu: “…”
They chatted for a while longer before the Grand Elder took his leave.
Que Ruyu walked to the window.
The Jade Pool Sacred Land was not only rich in spiritual energy but also boasted breathtaking scenery.
However, at this moment, she had no mind for appreciating the beauty.
Her thoughts revolved solely around Lin Feng and his figure, becoming increasingly vivid.
Speaking of which, it had already been centuries since their last meeting.
Back then, Lin Feng came to bid farewell, saying he had to do something dangerous that would affect the entire cultivation world.
At that time, Que Ruyu asked, “With your current cultivation, what could pose a threat to you?”
“If there is one, let’s return to the Jade Pool Sacred Land together!”
Though they had known and loved each other for thousands of years, Que Ruyu never knew.
Lin Feng was actually the Eternal Emperor.
It wasn’t until the diary was exposed that she realized Lin Feng might be hiding many secrets.
She clearly remembered Lin Feng’s response: “This matter can only be done by me and must be done!”
“I’m already being targeted, with no way out!”
“Even the Jade Pool Sacred Land cannot protect me!”
At that time, Lin Feng looked at her meaningfully and asked, “If one day I become an enemy of the Jade Pool Sacred Land, will you stand by my side?”
Que Ruyu was stunned for a moment but firmly nodded.
But she never took this matter seriously, believing it was just an example Lin Feng casually brought up.
She was the contemporary Holy Sovereign of the Jade Pool Sacred Land!
How could the Jade Pool Sacred Land be an enemy of him?
But now, with the exposure of the diary revealing more of Lin Feng’s information, he had yet to show himself.
Que Ruyu began to feel uneasy.
She became increasingly worried about Lin Feng’s safety.
Although he was the Eternal Emperor, Lin Feng’s expression at that time had never been more serious.
“What exactly did you go and do?”
Que Ruyu felt her heart in turmoil, utterly lost.
After a long while, she regained her composure, her eyes flashing with determination, a terrifying aura erupting, her voice icy cold:
“Who are those people targeting you?”
When Que Ruyu said this, her killing intent soared: “No matter who they are, if they dare harm you, even if it means sacrificing everything, the Jade Pool Sacred Land will not let them off!”
