I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 237 - 172: Causes and Consequences, Origin of Ancient Relics - Part 2

Chapter 237: Chapter 172: Causes and Consequences, Origin of Ancient Relics - Part 2

"This matter involves secrets, please have all unrelated personnel leave," Master Wu Chang said.

"Who are you calling unrelated personnel?" The Little White Ape was immediately angry, thinking how could I be unrelated when I’m not even a human.

"Go out and guard the area."

Lin Yan sat down in front of Ji Baochang and said, "You may speak now."

——

The former garrison commander of Jinliu Manor had killed the Little Divine Sect’s Sect Hierarch and seized the opportunity to advance to the Qi Refining Realm.

However, his initial plot was that after the Jinliu Manor incident, he could "turn the tide" and return to High Willow City and ascend to Deputy Commander due to his many years of accumulated military merit.

But he was hindered by Wu Chang which drove him to extreme anger, wanting to kill to vent his frustration!

For a figure at the Qi Refining Realm level, killing a junior was supposed to be a trivial matter.

However, as Wu Chang defeated the Little Divine Sect’s Xu Dingye and became the First Proudest Youth of Qifeng Prefecture, killing Wu Chang turned into a significant matter.

"What does this have to do with the Pure Land outside the city?"

"Mr. Ji’s original plan was to ambush and kill you outside the city, a minor detail," Ji Baochang stated. "I received orders from the higher-ups of the Tribulation Ash to assist Mr. Ji... but along the way, I received a false message from the Commander."

"What message did you send?" Lin Yan asked with a frown.

"To destroy three Pure Lands south of High Willow City, and as a new Inspection Envoy of the Observatory, it is my duty to be the first to leave the city and investigate," Ji Baochang explained.

"Was the message about the Pure Lands being destroyed sent falsely by you, leading to their destruction by the Tribulation Ash?" Lin Yan’s expression slightly changed as he said, "The Pure Lands are where generations of the Human Clan have resided, destroying Pure Lands is like destroying our foundation... Typically, the Tribulation Ash wouldn’t dare to make a move on Pure Lands, you..."

"Following orders," Ji Baochang replied flatly.

"And what happened next?" Lin Yan sighed. "You said it was to destroy three, but why have nine been destroyed now?"

"The southern three were those I falsely claimed would be destroyed, but the other six had to be touched by the Tribulation Ash," Ji Baochang explained.

"Had to be touched?" Lin Yan seemed to understand something.

"Yes!"

Ji Baochang continued to explain.

The nine Pure Lands were originally one, spread out into nine locations.

In the past, the Tribulation Ash had mastered all nine precise locations of these Pure Lands.

Whenever it was the right moment, an entrance to the ancient relics would appear.

But each time, the entrance was different.

And determining the right moment was also extremely complicated.

"Whenever the Tribulation Ash entered, out of ten people, about two or three could survive and return. Without exception, all had significantly advanced their cultivation and ascended to the upper echelons," Ji Baochang said. "And we Zhao Ye people, having infiltrated the Tribulation Ash for many years, couldn’t probe clearly and only knew about three close to High Willow City."

He exhaled and continued, "The destruction of Pure Lands actually isn’t real destruction; it is the act of killing beings within them, using their flesh, blood, and souls to awaken the ’town object’ within..."

"Once the town object is awakened, no one can enter them. Thus, for people of the Human Clan seeking refuge in the Pure Lands, it is akin to destruction."

"After awakening the three Pure Lands, they became entirely different from the other six Pure Lands."

"This way, the pattern the Tribulation Ash had mastered was completely disrupted, and for a long time, they couldn’t obtain the precise positions and timing of the ’entrance,’ thus losing a ’Holy Land’ for cultivating their high ranks!"

"Only when all nine Pure Lands are awakened together can ancient relics form."

"Done well, it becomes a Blessed Land for the Human Clan."

"Done wrongly, it becomes a Forbidden Land."

As Ji Baochang spoke, Lin Yan suddenly raised his hand.

"Wait! Since you already knew this, why didn’t the Observatory directly awaken the ’town object’ of the three Pure Lands?"

"I don’t know, it’s just..." Ji Baochang hesitated.

"Do you have a guess?" Lin Yan pondered.

"Destroying Pure Lands is a grave crime for the Human Clan. Logically speaking, the Commander should also not want to bear responsibility," Ji Baochang said in a low voice. "But he, the elderly lord, is also not a person who avoids responsibility."

"So?" Lin Yan asked.

"The way to awaken the ’town object’ of these three Pure Lands is very different from regular Pure Lands. The Tribulation Ash has mastered this method," Ji Baochang explained.

"Therefore, when destroying these Pure Lands, they should have been even more cautious," Lin Yan pondered aloud.

"First, you are the current First Proudest Youth of Qifeng Prefecture, carrying too much weight! Second, Mr. Ji is currently the only person qualified to compete for the position of Vice Sect Hierarch!" Ji Baochang added gravely.

"Not just these two points, right?" Lin Yan pondered.

"Third, having been cautious and error-free for many years, I was therefore tasked to meet Mr. Ji," Ji Baochang stated. "It was by the orders of the great elder of the Tribulation Ash to reveal the token before Mr. Ji."

"Where is the token?" Lin Yan asked.

"It disappeared after one use," Ji Baochang replied.

"So, you didn’t see that old man?" Lin Yan frowned slightly.

"Focusing on those three Pure Lands’ Tribulation Ash matters, one would only believe after seeing the token," Ji Baochang said.

"From the look of it, is there a fourth point?" Lin Yan suddenly asked.

"That was the Commander’s arrangement, it wasn’t handled by me," Ji Baochang said, "With these four points, they wouldn’t dare to disobey and successfully awakened the town objects of the three southern Pure Lands."

"Now that all nine Pure Lands have been awakened, what will happen next?" Lin Yan asked.

"The nine Pure Lands should have disappeared by now, merging into a massive ancient relic with nine entrances," Ji Baochang paused and said, "but I don’t know exactly where it will be, definitely not within a hundred miles of High Willow City..."

"Why?"

"The majesty of Liu Venerate God, deterring all directions... This time, the merging of the nine great Pure Lands will definitely be far from High Willow City!"

"Are you saying the relic is alive?"

"Before the ancient times, it used to be alive."

"Anything else to say?"

"That’s all I know."

"Did the Commander say anything else in his letter?"

"The jade tablet is handed to you, imprinted with six marks; with this command, you can order six Zhao Ye people."

"Are you one of these six?"

"If Master plans to go to the ancient relic, you will probably have to contend with Tribulation Ash. I understand it well, and can help you."

"Understood, you rest well."

Lin Yan waved his hand and said, "I’ll inform you of my decision later."

Ji Baochang nodded slightly and closed his eyes.

As he stepped outside, he saw the Little White Ape hurriedly approaching.

"Master, what do you think?"

"Not much."

"Why?"

"The battle invitation from the Li Shen Sect was probably not a spur-of-the-moment decision."

Lin Yan chuckled softly, whispering, "After calculating, this duel brought me considerable gains, but they earned even more..."

High Willow City, bustling with business, also secretly received the main precious items for its expansion and simultaneously investigated the Tribulation Ash clues in various cities.

Now, Xu Dingye has gone to Residual Prison Mansion to temper himself; although it seems like a great loss, refining his spirit is not really a loss.

Han Commander’s achievement in Qi Refining Realm is also a joyous event.

Granting Wu Chang fame, Tribulation Ash hoped to kill him, accommodating the next Vice Sect Hierarch, and did not hesitate to pay the price.

Therefore, waking the three great Pure Lands also became a matter of course... and Tribulation Ash must awaken the other six hidden Pure Lands simultaneously!

"No wonder the Commander didn’t personally come to Linjiang Station to see this Zhao Ye man this time! It seems he is using me as a pawn, being honest this time, fearing I might break relations with him in anger..."

"Do you intend to break relations with him, Master?"

"What he seeks is exactly what I intend to do."

Lin Yan laughed, saying, "Although he used my name to create this situation, I actually benefited quite a bit! Plus, this journey to the ancient relic is another new opportunity!"

After a pause, Lin Yan looked towards the room and said, "Compared to them, these Zhao Ye people, acting on orders, fighting with their lives, might not necessarily gain anything..."

At this point, Lin Yan beckoned with his hand.

The Little White Ape moved closer.

"Once he has rested well, use the ’Creation’ method to give him a new identity, take him for a stroll around Linjiang Square."

"Why?"

"Having entered Tribulation Ash, and cultivated the Worshiping Evil Method, he won’t have many chances to enter the cities of the Human Clan in his lifetime."

"Hasn’t he already escaped from Tribulation Ash?" the Little White Ape asked in surprise.

"As a Cultivator, as a former member of Tribulation Ash, the Observatory might treat him kindly, but High Willow City cannot trust him... just like the old garrison commander we met outside the Pure Land beyond Feng City..."

Lin Yan took a deep breath and said, "He understands this too; later, take him out for a walk, and the Silver Tael spent can be reimbursed by Chief Clerk Yang."

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