Chapter 28: Passing Through Ningzhou, So Many Beauties Here!
Xuanqing Sect.
Yan Changkong sighed as he read through the diary, muttering, “So, Lin Feng Ancestor really left the sect back then, huh?”
“Yet, he mentioned that he’d come back often, but there’s no record of it in the sect…”
Logically speaking, Lin Feng had achieved the Yuan Ying stage before leaving. If he returned now, he’d definitely be even more impressive. You’d think someone of that caliber would leave behind some record of their visits to the sect!
Beside him, the Grand Elder Chen Xiu pondered for a moment before saying, “Sect Master, perhaps Lin Feng Ancestor did come back, but he just kept his identity under wraps.”
Yan Changkong thought about it; that was indeed a possibility. Maybe he was just avoiding trouble or had reasons of his own. It made sense for someone like Lin Feng Ancestor to disguise his identity when returning. Besides, the more powerful the practitioner, the less they’d want others to uncover their origins. They might as well paint a target on their backs!
The crowd of disciples at Xuanqing Sect was buzzing with excitement. Lin Feng Ancestor was coming down the mountain?!
Just then, the diary continued to reveal more information.
Entry 19 of the Eternal Emperor’s Diary:
“Human life is like a journey, and I too am but a traveler.”
“In the blink of an eye, it’s been over a year since I left the sect, and I’m on my way to Central State.”
“I didn’t take a flying ship or use a teleportation array; traversing thousands of mountains and rivers is quite the experience.”
“Passing through Ningzhou’s Heavenly Storm Realm, I must say, there are so many beauties here—tiny waists, shapely rears, and skin as white as snow, I like…”
“Even the brothels offer a unique experience!”
“However, during this time, I noticed strange disturbances coming from a mountain range thousands of miles away.”
“I usually avoid such oddities like the plague—it’s safer to keep a low profile!”
“But somehow I feel guided, even my dreams are restless.”
“After some inner turmoil, I’ve decided to investigate.”
“If things go south, I’ll just hightail it a thousand miles away.”
The diary concluded there, leaving many who read it scratching their heads and chattering away.
“‘Human life is like a journey, and I too am but a traveler’—woo, what a profound saying! No wonder he’s an emperor! Seriously poetic!”
“I’m also a fan of tiny waists and shapely rears!”
“Not to mention, the girls in Heavenly Storm Realm are genuinely fair-skinned and mesmerizing, how lucky for those who’ve gone there for experience!”
“There doesn’t seem to be any noteworthy mountains in Heavenly Storm Realm though!”
“Over the past several thousand years, one family has been rising rapidly, vying to be a local overlord! An Family of Ningzhou!”
“But what kind of disturbances would draw an emperor’s attention?”
“And he felt guided too…”
“Could it be that there’s a great discovery or opportunity waiting there?”
“Definitely a strong possibility!”
At this moment, countless practitioners in the cultivation world were pondering the contents of the diary with intense interest.
Jade Pool Sacred Land.
Yuan Ruoyu and Grand Elder Wei Yuan exchanged glances, both faces slightly pale, reflecting shock in their eyes.
“Did this diary reveal something…”
Yuan Ruoyu squinted, whispering to herself as various thoughts darted through her mind. Did he discover something back then? This guy sure did keep it under wraps! Couldn’t he just share the burden, given their relationship?
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Liyue Celestial Dynasty.
Ye Qingge’s smile faded, her gaze chilling in an instant.
“Did we discover something?”
Ye Qingge wore a thoughtful expression, reminiscing about her past encounters with Lin Feng. He once mentioned there were plenty of secrets in this realm. However, back then, he couldn’t disclose too much to her.
In the court, Minister Gong Yangmu and others fell silent, whispering occasionally, clearly intrigued by the strange disturbances mentioned in the diary. After all, even the Eternal Emperor felt guided…
Maybe there really is something significant waiting to be unearthed.
In the cultivation world, there are countless wonders. Some people receive celestial insights at special times, sometimes leading to great opportunities or narrow escapes. When such insight comes to a great emperor, the implications are entirely different.
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Meanwhile, aboard a massive ship…
“It can’t be wrong!”
“This isn’t just coincidence!”
“Ningzhou, Heavenly Storm Realm, Heavenly Storm…”
Jiang Youlong’s gaze was fixated on the diary, his heart racing and breathing becoming shallow as he muttered a stream of words.
Suddenly, Jiang Youlong shot his head up and exclaimed, “Heavenly Storm Realm, An Family! If I’m not mistaken, the An Family will be the next bl**d Spirit Sect!”
Jiang Youlong’s voice was filled with urgency, “What on earth does the Eternal Emperor want?”
He was practically certain now! Everything might just be a web spun by the Eternal Emperor, including the exposure of this diary! Because otherwise—
How could a mere few loose cultivators find the Emperor’s diary?
The more he thought about it, the more grim his expression became.
A chill ran from his heels straight to the back of his neck, sending shivers down his spine!
Beside him, Zhuang Hongyi and Zuo Qingtian exchanged equally dark glances. The atmosphere felt thick and heavy.
Because the An Family in Ningzhou was intertwined with their own families, Jiang Family, Zhuang Family, and Zuo Family all had a significant hand in An Family’s rapid rise!
After a long moment…
Jiang Youlong took a deep breath and gritted his teeth, “This is just a test, a way to hook everyone’s curiosity!”
“The next diary entry will reveal the crux of it all!”
Zhuang Hongyi said solemnly, “Could it be that he really discovered something?”
At this moment, she was in a whirl of emotions.
Zuo Qingtian contemplated a more terrifying possibility, lowering his voice: “Is the Eternal Emperor trying to let the entire world in on something?”
“Could it be about our families…?”
He didn’t finish the sentence, but his face was riddled with fear.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Youlong and Zhuang Hongyi fell into silence, unable to find words.
At this point, they had to plan for the worst.
“Phew…”
For a moment, the cabin was only filled with their heavy breathing.
After a moment, Jiang Youlong took a deep breath and said, “Wait for it, there’s one final diary entry left today!”
“Once this entry comes out, everything will be resolved.”
Zhuang Hongyi inhaled deeply, her chest rising and falling, but no one had the mind to appreciate it.
Moments later, the projection array’s screen flickered.
The final entry of the diary was finally displayed.
Countless practitioners were glued to this moment.
Entry 20 of the Eternal Emperor’s Diary:
“Two months passed, and I finally emerged!”
“I used a secret technique to conceal my form and infiltrate the source of those strange disturbances!”
“Unexpectedly, I discovered an earth-shattering secret!”
“What I witnessed remains etched in my mind; recalling it still stirs my heart, making me uneasy!”
“This secret is crucial, not only for me but it concerns the fate of the entire cultivation world and all practitioners.”
“Because it pertains to the secrets of becoming immortal and ascending…”
“And I garnered a fortune from it, benefiting immensely.”
“I must leave now; this place isn’t fit for long-stay.”
“I hope that those destined will also discover the secret here.”
“Oh, by the way…”
“This place is located south of Heavenly Storm Realm, on a mountain called Cangwu; breaking the seals there will offer wondrous revelations.”
