69novels Chapter 788 The True and False Young Emperor Chu! Imperial Majesty Shakes the Divine Light!
Chapter 788 The True and False Young Emperor Chu! Imperial Majesty Shakes the Divine Light!
Yao Guang Holy Land?
Why do you have your own things to do?
Chu Yang was momentarily stunned, then heard a handsome young cultivator opposite the bearded man say, "They'll probably go. We can conveniently catch a glimpse of the excitement along the way!"
"But I still don't understand, what did that young Emperor Chu do to offend the Yao Guang Holy Land?"
"It's said that even the Holy Maiden of Yao Guang has come this time!"
Chu Yang became more and more confused as he listened, but he roughly figured out the cause and effect relationship.
It seems that he offended the Yao Guang Holy Land, which led to the Yao Guang Holy Land setting a trap to kill him.
But the problem is...
How could I, the person involved, not know this?
Suddenly, the image of a fat Taoist priest appeared in Chu Yang's mind, and he immediately gritted his teeth.
After entering the world of cultivation, he has been cultivating in the Jade Cauldron Cave Heaven and rarely shows his face in public.
Later, they used the Emperor's name as a banner, but they never truly left the Xuan Yuan Sect.
He's only just come out of seclusion, so this matter definitely has nothing to do with him.
Besides the demon race, the only people who had seen him and knew that he was "Emperor Chu Shao" were Duan De!
Then the bearded man lowered his voice and said, "I heard... it seems that the young emperor Chu was peeping at the Holy Maiden Yao Guang bathing!"
Another bald cultivator said, "That can't be right! I clearly heard that he stole the bodice of a female elder of the Yao Guang sect!"
The young monk had a strange expression. "Where did you all hear this from?"
The two exclaimed in unison, "A fat Taoist priest!"
Chu Yang's face darkened even more. This guy not only caused trouble under his name, but also spread rumors outside.
The young cultivator shook his head and chuckled, "Those are just rumors. I have a cousin who entered the Ziyang Cave Heaven in his early years and was selected to enter the Yaoguang Holy Land last year."
"I learned from him that it was that young Emperor Chu who infiltrated the ancestral land of Yao Guang, dug up the grave of an old ancestor of the Yao Guang Holy Land, and stole a great treasure!"
Chu Yang guessed that this must be the truth.
This news is very much in line with Duan De's style of doing things.
Fatty's forte is digging up graves to ambush people, hitting them with sticks, and using dirty tricks.
Chu Yang tossed a few pieces of silver onto the table, then walked over to the group of men dressed in traditional attire, cupped his hands in greeting, and said with a smile, "Friends, may I ask where the Yao Guang Holy Land has set up its operation?"
The group turned around suspiciously. The man with the thick beard sized Chu Yang up and down, then frowned and asked, "You haven't heard of him?"
Chu Yang instantly realized that these guys didn't know him at all; they had only heard rumors and wanted to join in the fun.
Since he wasn't disguised, anyone who knew "Emperor Chu" would definitely recognize him.
He smiled and shook his head, saying, "I have been traveling with my master and have just arrived in the Southern Region. I have not heard of it."
Upon hearing this, the cultivators immediately became solemn and respectful.
For minor cultivators like them, there is no chance of ever leaving the Southern Region, even if they spend their entire lives doing so.
Therefore, they subconsciously categorized Chu Yang as someone with an extraordinary background.
The bearded man's attitude did a complete 180-degree turn, and he said enthusiastically, "It's right here in the Purple Cloud Mountains!"
"Young man, if you'd like to join in the fun, why don't you come with us?"
Chu Yang hesitated for a moment, then nodded and smiled, "Then I'll have to trouble you!"
Several cultivators felt that Chu Yang had a very important background and wanted to befriend him, so they simply pulled him to sit down and drink and chat together.
Half an hour later, the group left the tavern and headed out of the city toward the Purple Cloud Mountain Range.
The Zixia Mountains are a mountain range shrouded in clouds and mist. When the sun shines on them during the day, the clouds and mist turn purple, as if purple clouds are coming from the east, hence the name.
It looks beautiful from the outside, but the mountains are extremely dangerous. Cultivators who accidentally wander in often never come out again.
It is said that the Zixia Mountain Range was not covered by clouds and mist before. Later, an elder from the Yaoguang Holy Land passed away here, which is why it has become what it is today.
The Yaoguang Holy Land has never made a clear statement on this claim, but some people have seen elderly people from the Yaoguang Holy Land coming here to worship.
On the way, Chu Yang had already figured out the ins and outs of the matter.
After offending the Yao Guang Holy Land, the "Young Emperor Chu" was pursued for thousands of miles, but he used a killing formation to counterattack several of the Holy Land's disciples.
He then looted all of them, leaving them only with their undergarments, which he tied up like human flesh dumplings, and threw them outside the Zixia Mountains, spreading the word...
I challenge the Holy Son of Yaoguang to a duel in three days at the Zixia Mountains!
The Holy Emperor Yaoguang was furious, but the Holy Son did not appear, only commenting that he was a "clown jumping around."
However, the Holy Maiden of Yaoguang arrived with several elders, looking very imposing.
When Chu Yang and his group arrived at the Zixia Mountain Range, there was still one day left before the agreed time.
He had made up his mind that even if he had to release his true spirit this time, he would let that fatso know what the "danger of the cultivation world" was!
Standing outside the Zixia Mountains, Chu Yang narrowed his eyes slightly, lost in thought.
He began to understand why Duan De had chosen this location and why he had continued to provoke the Yao Guang Holy Land after succeeding.
This place is indeed extraordinary; even the rumors circulating outside are somewhat conservative.
The one who passed away peacefully in the mountains was probably not an elder!
That's very likely a figure at the level of a Supreme Elder!
Duan De is trying to use the Yao Guang Holy Land to pave the way for himself, so he can go and dig up graves and steal tombs!
This discovery made Chu Yang even more furious.
No matter what Duan De does, in the end, the blame will fall on his own head!
"Brother Chu Yang, why are you stopping?" the handsome young cultivator asked in confusion.
These people did not know the true name of the young emperor of Chu, so Chu Yang did not try to conceal it.
They never imagined that the "Young Emperor Chu," who had recently been stirring up trouble in the Southern Region, was actually right in front of them.
Chu Yang waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, let's part ways here!"
The group was taken aback. The bearded man quickly said, "Brother Chu, the Purple Cloud Mountain Range is fraught with danger. It's not wise for you to travel alone!"
He also wanted to take this opportunity to get closer to her so that he could cling to her in the future.
Chu Yang shook his head and said, "You'll be in great danger if you stay with me!"
After saying that, he stopped arguing with the crowd and walked directly into the clouds.
The cultivators exchanged glances, and the bald cultivator sighed, saying, "It's already quite an achievement that we could travel together for even a short while!"
The crowd remained silent for a long time.
Chu Yang didn't necessarily want to shake off those people, nor did he dislike them. Although they were somewhat snobbish, they didn't have any bad intentions and were very enthusiastic throughout the journey.
But the problem is...
These people would indeed be in great danger if they followed him!
If the people of Yao Guang Holy Land recognize him, they will definitely be caught in the crossfire.
Amidst the purple mist, Chu Yang's eyes were enveloped in a layer of jet-black light, his gaze piercing through the mist and penetrating deeper into the mountains.
The Zixia Mountains are mysterious; everyone says they are fraught with danger, but few people know exactly what the dangers are.
After walking for about half an hour, Chu Yang finally realized that something was wrong.
It's so quiet here!
There were no snakes, insects, rats, or ants, nor any birds or beasts; it seemed like a dead land.
After walking about a hundred steps, Chu Yang suddenly stopped and looked down at his feet.
Roots emerged from the ground, wrapped around his legs, and continued to coil upwards, attempting to drag him underground!
"So the problem was with the plants..."
Chu Yang suddenly realized, and with a light step, black divine flames rose up, instantly turning the root into ashes, and a large tree not far away rapidly withered.
Having figured out what was going on, Chu Yang sped up, and any plants that attacked him along the way were all killed by him.
Upon arriving at the foot of the main peak of the Zixia Mountains, the view suddenly opened up before us, free from the clouds and mist.
Before me was a forest of ancient trees, each one looking very old, with thick trunks and lush foliage.
Chu Yang narrowed his eyes. These trees gave him the feeling that they possessed a spirit, yet also harbored hidden dangers.
Black divine flames rose, making him look like a small black sun. He plunged into the jungle, rampaging through it and carving out a scorched path as he climbed toward the summit.
When we reached the halfway point, there were no plants at all; it looked completely bare.
A dozen or so people were gathered on a gentle slope platform.
Most of them were young men and women, but one woman in particular stood out with her ethereal beauty, stunning looks, and radiant aura.
When Chu Yang looked at the crowd, some people noticed him as well.
Because these dozen or so people were clearly together, and there was no one else there besides them.
Therefore, Chu Yang's arrival seemed extremely abrupt.
And then...
"You brat! You really dare to come here to die?"
A gaunt old man roared, then suddenly raised his hand, and thousands of rays of light flowed, transforming into a glazed pagoda that pressed down on Chu Yang.
Chu Yang looked helpless. He knew it would be like this, but he didn't retreat. Instead, he stretched out his palm, and a dazzling star appeared in his palm.
A resounding melody echoed, and stars collided with the glazed pagoda!
"Bang!!!"
With a muffled sound, the star flew back and fell into Chu Yang's sea of suffering, while he took more than ten steps back.
In contrast, the old man remained unmoved, only showing surprise and doubt in his eyes, as he manipulated the exquisite pagoda, preparing to make another move.
Chu Yang frowned and said coldly, "Move again, and I will unleash the power of my past life!"
Upon hearing this, the old man stopped moving instantly, and the powerful figures in the Yao Guang Holy Land also showed some tension.
Chu Yang pondered for a moment, then said, "All the things that happened before had nothing to do with me."
"That person who trespassed into the Yao Guang Holy Land and repeatedly opposed you is a wicked Taoist priest impersonating me to frame you!"
Hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment, then the withered old man sneered, "Do you think we're three-year-old children?"
"According to your logic, anyone who does something shady can claim they were impersonated?"
Without further ado, Chu Yang gently inserted the God-Slaying Sword Formation into the Sea of Bitterness, releasing an aura of true spirit.
As the supreme pressure descended, the faces of the people of Yaoguang turned pale instantly, and they instinctively wanted to kneel and kowtow.
But the oppressive aura came and went quickly. Chu Yang said expressionlessly, "Could this Emperor's might be faked?"
The old man was silent.
Just then, the stunningly beautiful woman, surrounded by radiant light, suddenly spoke up: "Since you say someone is impersonating you, then tomorrow is the appointed day. If the imposter comes, everything can be cleared up!"
"The men behind me have all fought him before and know his methods!"
Chu Yang glanced at her, then nodded and said, "As you say."
"I've come here not to clarify anything, but simply to have you put on a show to expose the imposter!"
The woman frowned, and the faces of the old men also turned somewhat grim.
Chu Yang's words completely disregarded the Yao Guang Holy Land.
The tone was as if...
For him, even if he offended the Yao Guang Holy Land for no reason, it was not worth mentioning!
Chu Yang ignored the others and continued climbing towards the summit.
When he released his true spiritual energy, he had already sensed that the source of all the strange phenomena in the Purple Cloud Mountain Range was at the mountaintop!
"Young Emperor Chu, please stop!" the old man who had attacked earlier said in a deep voice.
Chu Yang raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "This Purple Cloud Mountain Range doesn't have any inscriptions of the Yao Guang Holy Land, so the opportunities on the mountain are naturally unclaimed."
"What you take, I can take too!"
The old man was so angry he kept clicking his tongue, but there was nothing he could do.
Although Chu Yang was only a cultivator at the Life Spring Realm, he could summon the might of an emperor with a single thought, so who would dare to stop him?
Although the recent ascension to the throne does not necessarily mean that Chu Yang can truly draw upon the power of his past life, it may just be a bluff.
But like I said, nobody dares to gamble!
In situations where there are no irreconcilable conflicts, life-or-death situations, or irreconcilable conflicts of interest...
Even a sacred place wouldn't be willing to take this risk!
"Elder Lu, are we just going to let him go up like this?" A dark-faced youth gritted his teeth, somewhat unwilling.
Watching Chu Yang climb towards the summit, Elder Lu could only sigh and shake his head helplessly.
Just then, the stunningly beautiful woman said softly, "Let him go!"
"Unless he uses the methods of an emperor, even we are helpless, and he certainly won't be able to seize this opportunity!"
"I don't believe he can access the power of his past life without any limits!"
"Otherwise, wouldn't he be destined to attain enlightenment in this lifetime?"
Elder Lu pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "The Holy Maiden is right!"
This stunningly beautiful woman is none other than Yao Xi, the current Holy Maiden of the Yao Guang Holy Land!
Without the obstruction of the Yao Guang crowd, Chu Yang quickly climbed to the summit.
But when he reached the summit, he suddenly felt an inexplicable force that made it difficult for him to take another step.
It wasn't pressure or a restriction, but rather an indescribable feeling.
Chu Yang narrowed his eyes, and a blue light shone from them.
Da Luo Cave Observation!
In terms of offensive combat, apart from the secret techniques and supernatural abilities of the Primordial World and the Devouring World, the methods of other worlds are not very useful in the Shrouding the Heavens world.
However, the eight extraordinary skills of the world of supernatural beings are all considered wonderful techniques, and they have great potential for improvement.
The ability to see through the mysteries of the Great Luo Cave is no less than that of Master Yuan!
Feng Hou Qi Men can transform into all things; it's practically a divine skill for living at home, traveling, murder, and robbery!
The Six Treasures Immortal Thief technique is secretly related to the Dao Palace Secret Realm. Chu Yang vaguely felt that this extraordinary skill would definitely come in very handy when he cultivated the Dao Palace Secret Realm!
The Heavenly Talisman might be able to combine with the array patterns and undergo some kind of chemical reaction...
Needless to say, the Divine Craftsmanship is a method of weapon forging that pursues both skill and ingenuity. If combined with the Qi forging techniques of the Shrouding the Heavens world, it would definitely shine brightly!
The other three, while somewhat lackluster, are not entirely useless.
Previously, Chu Yang had used the Great Luo Cave Observation to see a clue outside the Purple Cloud Mountain Range.
At this moment, from the perspective of the Great Luo Cave, he saw through the mystery of the mountaintop at a glance!
"No wonder the people of Yaoguang were only guarding below, but there was nothing there."
After a moment's thought, Chu Yang took another step forward. (End of Chapter)