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Chapter 1226 - 1138: The Last Teachings of the Su Family Ancestor

Chapter 1226: Chapter 1138: The Last Teachings of the Su Family Ancestor

"In the years before Emperor Qianwu of the Great Zhou dynasty ascended to the throne, my ancestors from the Su Family had already been serving by his side. Emperor Qianwu was brave and good at fighting, and he was surrounded by talented people. Back then, a Taoist with the surname Wang and the given name Xu, who had great skills and was capable of devising strategies without omission, was the one Emperor Qianwu trusted and relied on the most."

"He called himself Teacher Guigu because he used to live in seclusion at the Ghost Valley of Qingxi before emerging from the mountains. Teacher Guigu was learned in many arts, understanding both the natural universe and geography, as well as arithmetic, yin and yang, and the eight trigrams! His scholarship was so profound that it was said one could traverse the world with just one of his teachings! He was indiscriminate in accepting apprentices and created the ’Ghost Valley Sect’. His sect had five hundred followers, yet not everyone was capable of mastering his teachings."

"Wisdom is employed where others cannot comprehend, yet it can be used where others cannot."

"Teacher Guigu was indeed highly skilled, possessing foresight that was nothing short of miraculous, which terrified his enemies and also helped Emperor Qianwu ascend to the imperial throne."

"However, Teacher Guigu’s renown also had a significant impact on Emperor Qianwu. As the saying goes, ’How can one allow another to sleep soundly by one’s couch?’ The greater Teacher Guigu’s abilities and foresight became, the more they caused suspicion and distrust in the emperor. He feared that one day Teacher Guigu would turn his talents against him. Ultimately, due to one incident, the emperor harbored thoughts of murder."

"Teacher Guigu had foreknowledge of this and chose to retreat from the world, hiding in Deicide Mountain. At that time, the main headquarters of the Ghost Valley Sect was on Deicide Mountain."

"Emperor Qianwu’s fear and taboo regarding Teacher Guigu ran deep, and afterwards, he continuously and secretly eliminated the members of the Ghost Valley Sect. Even though Teacher Guigu was profoundly learned, he used clever strategies several times to save his sect from life-and-death crises. But as the saying goes, life and wealth are decreed by fate. After Teacher Guigu’s death, Emperor Qianwu’s suppression of the Ghost Valley Sect shifted from the shadows to the open, and with the sect’s fall, its followers scattered. The disciples either died, disappeared, or went into hiding."

"My ancestor from the Su Family was one of Teacher Guigu’s household guards. Initially, he followed Teacher Guigu on military campaigns across the land with Emperor Qianwu. Even after Teacher Guigu made a timely retreat, he continued by his side, hiding within Deicide Mountain. They were all highly skilled, capable of leaping onto rooftops and vaulting over walls, moving as swiftly as flying sand and rolling stones, even turning stones into gold. They enclosed the entire Deicide Mountain, planting a variety of exotic flowers and herbs, and raising numerous rare birds and beasts, creating a thriving paradise."

"Yet as the Imperial Court’s suppression of the Ghost Valley Sect turned from covert to overt, the sect suffered unprecedented attacks."

Patriarch Su sighed, "According to the legacy passed down from our ancestors, on that day, the Imperial Court sent a vast number of troops to annihilate the members of the Ghost Valley Sect. Comrades who had shared life and death together on the battlefield suddenly turned enemies. A human tragedy ensued on Deicide Mountain. It was a massacre that darkened the skies and turned rivers red with blood. To uproot the problem once and for all, those people went so far as to poison the mountain. Both the fierce warriors sent by the court and the disciples of the Ghost Valley Sect were nearly wiped out. The entire mountain range was shrouded in a cloud of poison, so dense that you couldn’t see your hand in front of your face for half a year."

"As for my Su Family, long before Teacher Guigu’s passing, we had received orders and had already relocated from Deicide Mountain. Along with the Qin Family, the Zhou Family, the Xue Family, and the Lui Family, we lay dormant at the foot of the mountain, quietly waiting for the opportunity to revive."

After so much talking, Patriarch Su was clearly very thirsty. He picked up the refreshment and gulped down two cups consecutively before he sighed in relief and looked at the few people inside the room.

Su Ke was already shocked stupefied by the story that Patriarch Su had recounted!

Since he was very young, he had heard about the origins of Deicide Mountain.

It was said that many years ago, the mountain was inhabited by numerous immortals who claimed the land and enclosed the entire Deicide Mountain. They planted various exotic flowers and herbs and raised countless rare birds and beasts.

Later, a heavenly anomaly occurred, and the entire mountain range was engulfed by black clouds for half a year, where nothing could be seen even when reaching out your hand. Some people wanted to explore the mountain, but upon making contact with the black clouds, they perished, and the topic became a taboo. When the black clouds over the mountain finally dissipated, the numerous immortals that had resided there had all vanished, never to be seen again.

The name "Deicide Mountain" came from this legacy.

As time flowed by, more people attempted to venture into Deicide Mountain, but what once was a blessed land of immortals had gradually turned into forbidden territory. Not a single villager who climbed the mountain returned alive, and before long, people looked upon it with fear and trepidation. The ancient legends became mere topics of idle chatter over tea and dinner.

Yet, it wasn’t until today that he heard another version of the story, from his own grandfather.

"Father, what exactly was the order that our ancestors received?"

Su Lao Si asked earnestly.

What kind of order could make the families of the past remain calm and live at the foot of the mountain after witnessing the tragic deaths of so many people on its slopes?

"I understand your doubts. When I first heard about this from my grandfather, I had the same questions."

Patriarch Su began to laugh, then sighed deeply, "Alas! I have not yet told you the full story. In his early years, our ancestor was gravely injured while following Teacher Guigu on his journeys, losing a leg. The ancestors of the Qin Family, the Lui Family, the Xue Family, and the Zhou Family were similarly afflicted, all as disabled soldiers who had narrowly survived the battlefield. Because they were all disabled, they managed to escape the Imperial Court’s relentless pursuit and lived to see this day."

Though our ancestor had lost a leg, fortunately, he had some silver coins given out by Teacher Guigu. With that, he bought land at the foot of Deicide Mountain, built a house, and started a family.

Generation after generation passed down the story, as they quietly awaited the "favorable opportunity" Teacher Guigu had so emphatically predicted!

"Grandfather, do you think that the favorable opportunity Teacher Guigu spoke of has come?"

Su Ke curiously inquired.

"Indeed!"

Patriarch Su nodded gravely, "Speaking of which, our Su Family are descendants of meritorious generals. Our ancestor, dragging his broken body, survived the battlefield by chance, and in the end, it was Teacher Guigu who gave him a meal. Our ancestor voluntarily served under Teacher Guigu, doing whatever little he could. Such a great favor was never repaid by our ancestor. Today, it’s time for our Su Family to reciprocate the kindness we’ve received."

"His Majesty wishes to enter Deicide Mountain to exhume the remains of his mother, and though therein lies some difficulty, it’s a minor matter. His intention to bury his mother’s remains with the late emperor in the mausoleum is what’s truly challenging. There’s nothing much our Su Family, as neighbors, can do to help, but having lived at the foot of Deicide Mountain for so many years, it is time to serve diligently!"

Patriarch Su sighed repeatedly.

But Su Ke was not convinced by his words and immediately pointed out his perplexities.

"Grandfather, you have spoken at length, yet you’ve only told half the story. You haven’t explained why you said those words in front of our mentor?"

To assist His Majesty, he could have easily entered the palace to seek an audience, then shared his thoughts with His Majesty or the Empress. Why deliberately discuss this matter in front of his mentor? That was the main reason for his confusion.