Chapter 35: Ancient Forbidden Ground, Chen Changsheng Becomes the National Master
Chen Changsheng’s words echoed in the hall, leaving the experts inside completely stunned.
They had thought that the helper invited by the Crown Prince would have some impressive background.
Who would have thought that he was actually a coffin seller?
What was even more ridiculous was that his feng shui skills were self-taught.
Hearing this, the other eight princes seized the opportunity and began to attack Zuo Xinghe.
“Father Emperor, elder brother is just bringing in a coffin seller to placate you; it’s obvious he’s trying to sabotage your grand plan.”
“Exactly, although elder brother acts loyal and filial on the surface…”
“But secretly, he must be eyeing father’s throne.”
Faced with the accusations of the princes, the Left Emperor did not get angry; instead, he looked at Chen Changsheng with great interest.
“This gentleman’s profession is quite intriguing; may I ask how to address you?”
In response, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “I am Chen Changsheng.”
“Your Majesty can simply call me Changsheng.”
“Changsheng?”
“What a nice name. May I ask if Mr. Changsheng could explain what you just said?”
“All eight of them are famous feng shui masters in the Xuanwu Kingdom. Is it really appropriate for Mr. Changsheng to look down on them like this?”
Listening to the Left Emperor’s words, the people present all snickered in disdain.
With the Left Emperor personally inquiring, this rustic villager would surely not escape his sharp eye.
At this moment, it seemed that Chen Changsheng would have no other path but to d*e without a burial.
To the Left Emperor’s inquiry, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “The dragon vein you seek, Your Majesty, is a place that can reverse one’s lifespan.”
“If such a miraculous place could be easily found, cultivators across the world wouldn’t be troubled by the issue of lifespan.”
“Moreover, whether living beings can reverse their lifespan is still a legendary topic today.”
“These people are just boasting with no substance, which only proves that their words are deceitful, and deceitful words are mere trash.”
“That makes some sense,” the Left Emperor nodded and said, “Then may I ask where the dragon vein chosen by Mr. Changsheng is located?”
“I also want to see what good dragon vein Mr. Changsheng has chosen.”
Hearing that the Left Emperor wanted to see the dragon vein he had chosen, Chen Changsheng searched the map, then pointed to a blank space and said, “This is the place; within a radius of one hundred thousand miles, this is the only location that might assist Your Majesty in reversing your lifespan.”
Seeing the direction Chen Changsheng was pointing, everyone’s expression changed instantly.
Among them, Zuo Xinghe’s expression was the most unsightly because the place Chen Changsheng indicated was directly related to the Bronze Ancient Palace.
Zuo Xinghe had every reason to suspect that Chen Changsheng was deliberately pointing out that place.
“Absurd!”
“The Ancient Forbidden Ground is recognized as a taboo place in the world; how can there be a dragon vein there?”
An old man with a white beard loudly berated Chen Changsheng, and at that moment, cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng rolled his eyes and said, “You all talk about taboos every day; do you even know what a taboo is?”
“A taboo is a taboo; it doesn’t need any explanation.”
“You intend to lead His Majesty to the Ancient Forbidden Ground; this is simply a crime warranting d*ath. I earnestly request Your Majesty to punish this child.”
The old man did not talk to Chen Changsheng; instead, he continued to plead with the Left Emperor to k*ll Chen Changsheng.
However, the Left Emperor had no interest in even glancing at the old man and instead spoke to Chen Changsheng.
“Why would Mr. Changsheng choose such a place?”
“The Ancient Forbidden Ground, where spirits do not linger, is a place of certain d*ath!”
“And I hear Mr. Changsheng’s words imply that you seem to know something about taboos?”
“Haha!”
“Your Majesty is joking; taboos are things that cannot be clearly defined throughout history.”
“I simply tried to come up with some terms to express it; it cannot be recognized, defined, described, or observed.”
“Having these characteristics constitutes what people call taboos.”
Listening to these words, the Left Emperor nodded thoughtfully and said, “What Mr. Changsheng just said truly speaks to the terrifying aspects of taboos.”
“Since Mr. Changsheng understands taboos better, why would you still choose that place?”
“Because there are capable people in the Cave of Heaven Realm.”
Chen Changsheng smacked his lips and looked at the Ancient Forbidden Ground on the map, saying, “Before Your Majesty’s birth, there were naturally other strong beings in this land.”
“They, too, would be troubled by the issue of lifespan and would make choices similar to Yours.”
“Although taboos cannot be described, there is one thing we know: they are powerful.”
“The strength of taboos has grown to a point where even spirits do not dare to mention them.”
“For such a powerful existence, the place they linger must be the very best.”
“If Your Majesty wishes to reverse your lifespan, the dragon vein you need cannot be judged simply by common sense. Although those eight dragon veins mentioned earlier are good, they are still insufficient for Your Majesty.”
“To reverse your lifespan, one must approach d*ath directly and forcibly break into the Ancient Forbidden Ground to have a slight chance.”
Chen Changsheng’s voice echoed in the spacious palace.
At that moment, everyone’s hearts began to beat violently.
Because no one had expected that this rustic villager would dare to put forward such bold remarks.
If His Majesty really adopted his suggestion, the entire Xuanwu Kingdom would head toward destruction.
Silence!
Ever since Chen Changsheng finished speaking, the palace fell into an eerie quiet.
After an unknown amount of time, the Left Emperor on the dragon throne finally spoke: “I am a bit tired; let’s go back.”
“From today onward, Mr. Changsheng will be the National Master of the Xuanwu Kingdom, and within the territory of the Xuanwu Kingdom, Mr. Changsheng may move freely.”
With that, the Left Emperor stood up and left.
Meanwhile, Zuo Xinghe and his eight younger brothers clenched their fists, their eyes filled with resentment.
Being the National Master, having free movement within the Xuanwu Kingdom was simply a tremendous favor.
Free movement meant Chen Changsheng could go anywhere in the Xuanwu Kingdom.
This also included the Xuanwu Kingdom’s Treasure Pavilion and the secret chambers, places that only the Father Emperor could enter.
Now, there was one more person who could enter, and he was an outsider—how could the princes not be jealous?
“No! Your Majesty, you can’t do this!”
“I had made an agreement with the Crown Prince to not hold any official position in the Xuanwu Kingdom.”
Just as everyone was envious of Chen Changsheng’s sudden acquisition of a huge opportunity, Chen Changsheng himself shouted at the direction where the Left Emperor had left.
It seemed that he was quite reluctant to accept the title of National Master.
Hearing these words, everyone was left speechless.
Everyone: “……”
I really want to grind my teeth to dust. If it weren’t for the fact that His Majesty values you, I would have aimed to k*ll you no matter what.
Such a golden opportunity, and you dare to say such things.
You don’t want it? Then give it to me!
