I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 422 - 282: Ancient God Script! Speed Reporting Office!_2

Chapter 422: Chapter 282: Ancient God Script! Speed Reporting Office!_2

This is not the script of the current era.

It even differs greatly from the texts excavated from various Blessed Lands thousands of years ago.

Lin Yan stepped forward, took one look, and said no more, because he did not recognize these three characters either.

Born in the Holy Land and being a true direct disciple of the Great Elder, Fu Zhong was still considered young. His knowledge in the ways of cultivation was not shallow, yet his study of some texts from the ancient times was not deep, making it extremely difficult for him to decipher them.

"Lin Lei, come with me," Mr. Lu beckoned with his hand, signaling the East Mountain Prefecture Master to bring over the three characters.

With just a glance, Mr. Lu gestured again with his hand.

He recognized them at first sight.

Yet there was no trace of surprise on his face.

Looking at Lin Lei, he said, "These are characters from the Ancient Era, the era of Old Gods like Liu Venerate, in which these ancient scripts were commonly used."

"Within these characters, there often lies a great mystery. Currently, the Human Clan does not have much control over them, but if you wish to follow this path of cultivation, you will need to understand them one day."

"There are many methods to analyze these ancient divine scripts, but they are mostly based on conjecture, without a fixed direction," he continued.

"The tome I gave you last time contains my own insights, which may not be accurate. In the future, you should have your own realizations."

Having said that, Mr. Lu looked at the East Mountain Prefecture Master beside him and said with a heavy tone, "These three characters... report to Speed Bureau instantly!"

The complexion of the East Mountain Prefecture Master changed slightly, as though he had understood something.

After a long while, he said, "So the thing you’re looking for is actually here as well?"

Lin Yan’s expression was grave.

Their mission, crushing the Three Gods Valley, was incidental.

The real objectives were in fact two things: capturing Duke Murky Spirit and obtaining the chains and keys required by the Saint Master.

And the Divine Bow in the hands of the Great Divine Venerable involved Duke Murky Spirit, something the East Mountain Prefecture Master was aware of.

So the "thing" in question was the chains and keys needed by the Saint Master!

"This Forbidden Land is much more complicated than imagined," Mr. Lu said in a deep voice, "but now it seems that what the Saint Master needs is indeed within this Forbidden Land."

"..."

The Lord fell silent for a moment before saying, "The people dispatched by my East Mountain Prefecture have nearly all perished... It is time for me to personally enter the Forbidden Land."

He looked at Mr. Lu, then swept his gaze over Lin Yan, and slowly said, "The remaining people are responsible for supporting from outside and managing aftermath, ensuring that everything here is reported back to the Prefecture City!"

"If you intend to stand by idly, I will proceed according to the original plan."

"If you are willing to provide support and manage the aftermath from the outside world, I can bring more people with me into the Forbidden Land."

"If..."

The East Mountain Prefecture Master slowly said, "Exploring the Forbidden Land is fraught with deathly peril, and it seems unnecessary for you. I hope you will consider carefully..."

"..."

Lin Yan remained silent.

If it were solely for the capture of Duke Murky Spirit, it would indeed not be worth their while to delve deep into the Forbidden Land and risk life and limb.

But the chains and keys within the Forbidden Land were linked to the life and death of the Saint Master and the safety of the Holy Land.

Inside, a vast number of powerful evils slumbered. If they could not be sealed away, their eventual outbreak could put countless lives at risk within the domain of the Three Prefectures.

"I will arrange the follow-up matters!"

The East Mountain Prefecture Master bowed and said sternly, "This involves life and death. Please think carefully. If you wish to return to Qifeng Prefecture, you should depart immediately!"

With that, he turned around and left, summoning Cheng Li, the commander.

In the distance, Lin Yan and his companions remained silent for a long time.

"Mr. Lu, since you knew about Speed Bureau from the start, you must have cast a divination before departing?" Lin Yan suddenly turned to Mr. Lu and asked.

"I have. The results were mixed, both good and bad," Mr. Lu pondered before saying, "There must be an opportunity within the Forbidden Land, but opportunities come with risk. Between life and death, there lies great fortune, but also great horror... This Forbidden Land is too profound, my capabilities are limited, and I cannot see clearly. It’s all rather vague!"

"..."

Lin Yan looked at the people of the East Mountain Prefecture who had already packed their bags and were prepared to enter the Forbidden Land to meet their deaths.

He slightly turned his head and glanced at Lin Lei, saying, "Those with weaker cultivation can provide support from the outside."

"No!"

Mr. Lu shook his head slightly, "Either we give up, not enter the Forbidden Land, and look for another way... But if we decide to go in, then we can’t do without Lin Lei!"

At his words, everyone looked at one another in dismay.

"Me?"

Lin Lei, pointing to his own face, was full of astonishment.

He had not expected that he, an ordinary person who had never practiced martial arts, would play such a critical role?

"This Forbidden Land has a great deal to do with the Netherworld! I have calculated that the prospects are mixed, with half being auspicious, and that half of the good fortune resides in... Lin Lei,"

Mr. Lu looked at Lin Lei and said, "The magic artifact in your hands is the key to our survival in the Forbidden Land! If there is any hope of sealing the Forbidden Land, your role is not to be underestimated..."

Lin Yan’s brows were tightly furrowed, but he didn’t speak.

Lin Lei, however, suddenly raised his hand and patted Lin Yan’s shoulder.

"I can’t always hide in the back. Since I have a bit of ability, I should contribute my efforts."

Lin Lei said softly, "Over a hundred people from the East Mountain Prefecture are risking their lives to carve a path; if in the end, it all fails, their deaths would have been in vain..."

——

The East Mountain Prefecture Master stood not far off, having fully arranged all his affairs for after his death.

"This time, it is highly likely that I won’t come back."

"The arrangements for the succession of the Prefecture City have all been entrusted to others."

"If I return alive, all is well."

"But if I fall within, follow the original altar ceremony and preserve the town object within my body."

"The town object can increase the next Lord’s chance to refine their Primordial Spirit!"

"But the downside is also clear, without the hope of ’Creation,’ the path of cultivation is utterly severed."

"And without the ability to refine a divine body, just having a Primordial Spirit and mana, there are significant weaknesses."

"Moreover, the risk of losing control over the body in the future is much greater than for those who enter through martial arts into the Refining God Realm!"

Having said this, the East Mountain Prefecture Master sighed and looked towards the Forbidden Land, his expression full of worry.

He could almost certainly predict his own demise within the Forbidden Land.

But he couldn’t estimate whether the sealing of the Forbidden Land would be successful.

After pondering for a moment, Cheng Li turned to another side and said in a low voice, "What about the people from Qifeng Prefecture? It’s clear that the Lord wanted them to accompany us, so why not make a direct request instead of allowing them to consider it carefully?"

"A newly ascended Refining God, a rare young prodigy, a true succession from a Great Elder of the Holy Land... They have the potential to bear great responsibilities and are mainstays of the Human Clan!"

The East Mountain Prefecture Master said with a sigh, "Actually, if there were a choice, they should not be allowed to venture into the Forbidden Land; but according to the Holy Land’s predictions, the chances of the East Mountain Prefecture sealing the Forbidden Land alone are slim."

With that, his gaze turned grave, "As the master of East Mountain Prefecture, I hope they will join us to eliminate threats to my Prefecture! But from a broader perspective, I hope they will stand by outside, free from the risk of death, to offer greater strength to the Human Clan in the future!"

"Mr. Lu and Master Wu are not men who fear death, both are individuals who care deeply for the Human Clan."

"Once I call upon them for the safety of my Prefecture, they will surely not refuse!"

"But they are not of my East Mountain Prefecture, have not been protected by me, have not received my benevolence... then what right do I have to ask them to join me in death?"

The East Mountain Prefecture Master said this, then self-deprecatingly chuckled and was about to continue speaking when he saw a soldier from the guard army rushing toward them.

"Lord, they have decided to enter the Forbidden Land together."

"..."

The East Mountain Prefecture Master fell silent.

A few moments later, he said, "Cheng Li, get some paper and ink, and write down everything I say."

"Oh?"

Cheng Li was astonished.

Only to hear the East Mountain Prefecture Master slowly say, "Make a list of materials, and in my name, send it to Qifeng Prefecture’s High Willow City to aid in the expansion of their fortifications!"

"If, after the matter of the Forbidden Land is concluded, any of them emerge alive..."

"Then gift them the Old God’s Magical Object I saved for my grandson!"

He said this, smiling, "If they come out alive, it means that my grandson’s generation will not have to face the threat from the Forbidden Land! And in that case, there’s no need to pass that Old God’s Magical Object to the little rascal!"

As the words fell, he gestured with his hand and walked forward, leaving a message behind.

"Cheng Li, you are not the most outstanding martial artist under me, but you are the one I trust the most."

"After my death, the future of East Mountain Prefecture is in your hands."

"Give the new Lord from the Holy Land more guidance; he’s a good man."