Chapter 366: Chapter 370: Heading to Cold Water_1
Three months... Qin Wudao’s expression turned grave. He pondered for a moment, then asked grimly, "What if the Great Dao Curse can be broken within three months? How long could Yuan Tiangang live then?"
Hua Tuo answered directly without hesitation, "Given Lord Yuan’s current physical condition, he could live for another hundred years or so. However, he will no longer be able to perform divination."
Qin Wudao rubbed his forehead, feeling immense pressure. How could he possibly summon the Medical Sage within three months?
A few days prior, when Zhang Jiao and Sima Yi had occupied six Daoist domains in the Middle Region, the best reward he had received from the system was merely a Saint-grade weapon, which was of limited use. As the strength of the Qin Dynasty grew, even the rewards from occupying Ancient-grade Daoist domains had become mundane.
What other methods might lead to useful rewards? Challenge Heaven’s Best? Or attack the Sacred Lands? Or perhaps search for Innate Spiritual Treasures?
Qin Wudao pondered. I cannot challenge Heaven’s Best. According to the system’s rules, unless I challenge those among the top ten, I won’t get a valuable reward. Yet, doing so would undoubtedly stir up trouble! He was currently concealing his cultivation level; suddenly challenging a top-ten Heaven’s Best would likely arouse suspicion from various factions and might even expose the secret of his Chaos Divine Body. This method is out of the question unless I’m in a desperate situation. Then what about attacking the other Sacred Lands? That’s not realistic either. Eradicating a Sacred Land is an incredibly difficult task. It would require preparing for a prolonged war, which would take too long and the cost would be too great. In that case, the only option left is to search for Innate Spiritual Treasures!
"Elder Kun, Elder Four Incompatible, have you ever heard of the Yellow Spring Supreme?" Qin Wudao had an epiphany and inquired using a sliver of his divine sense.
Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure! When in doubt, one should naturally ask; otherwise, it would be a waste of Kun Daoist’s and Four Incompatible’s talents.
Inside the Kunlun Bell, Kun Daoist was the first to respond, "Young Master, it is said that the Yellow Spring Supreme has mastered the Law of the Dead. He is a reclusive figure who, after attaining divinity, dedicated himself to creating a world of the dead. He rarely ventures out into the world."
The slumbering Four Incompatible was also awakened and asked curiously, "Young Master, why do you inquire about the Yellow Spring Supreme?"
Qin Wudao did not intend to hide anything and explained the current situation, including the results of Yuan Tiangang’s life-sacrificing divination.
"Coldwater?"
"The Yellow Spring Supreme’s inheritance?"
Two astonished voices echoed in Qin Wudao’s mind.
Before Qin Wudao could reply, he felt the world spin. His soul-form arrived in an unknown void, suffused with Chaos and an aura distinct from the outside world, as if he had entered a new realm.
"This is the Pangu Banner’s internal space, capable of isolating heavenly secrets. In the future, any confidential matters involving the Ten Supremes should be discussed here!" Four Incompatible emerged from the Chaos Void, smiling as he spoke.
The Pangu Banner, one of the most powerful Innate Spiritual Treasures, had intercepted the rules of the world from before the dawn of creation. It formed its own dimension, impervious to investigation by any powers that arose thereafter.
What a magnificent treasure! Kun Daoist sensed the Void. The distinct Rule Power there greatly enlightened him.
"Elders, do you think the Yellow Spring Supreme’s inheritance is located in the Cold River?" Qin Wudao, unconcerned with the Pangu Banner’s internal void, went straight to the point.
At this moment, his primary concerns were the safety of Guo Jia and Yuan Tiangang, the Yellow Spring Supreme’s inheritance and the Innate Spiritual Treasures, and the future of the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court.
"The Yellow Spring Supreme is a visionary, as Kun Daoist mentioned. After becoming a Heavenly Immortal, he resolved to establish a world for the dead. In the late Primordial Era, he had already achieved initial success."
"During the final battle of that era, countless celestials perished. The Yellow Spring Supreme advanced from the east, wielding a weapon in his right hand and holding the world of the dead in his left, as he fought the enemy."
"In that great war, the Yellow Spring Supreme detonated the world of the dead. This cataclysmic event severely damaged the world’s fundamental rules and shattered the continent’s origin, bringing the prosperous Primordial Era to an end and ushering the continent into the Epoch Era..." Four Incompatible lay on the ground, reminiscing about past history, his tone tinged with admiration.
As the mount of the Origin Supreme, it knew many secrets unknown to ordinary people. It was no exaggeration to say that without the Yellow Spring Supreme, the world today might be entirely different.
"So, the Yellow Spring Supreme’s inheritance is likely in the East Border? In the Cold River?" Qin Wudao asked with a hint of excitement after listening.
Four Incompatible nodded. "Young Master, your Astrologer’s divination was correct; otherwise, it wouldn’t have attracted the Great Dao Curse. The Yellow Spring Supreme’s inheritance should indeed be in Coldwater!"
Upon receiving affirmation, Qin Wudao said eagerly, "Excellent! I will head to Coldwater immediately!"
Kun Daoist and Four Incompatible nodded in agreement. They too understood the importance of the Yellow Spring Supreme’s inheritance.
"Lord Guo, accompany me to Coldwater!" After exiting the Pangu Banner’s space, Qin Wudao instructed Guo Jia.
"But Your Majesty, Prime Minister Zhuge is currently gathering intelligence!" Guo Jia was startled and reminded him.
"There’s no need for further inquiries. Coldwater is crucial to the future of the Qin Dynasty. I must go there personally!" Qin Wudao waved his hand and then ordered Hua Tuo and Sun Simiao, "You two, take good care of Yuan Tiangang. Preserve his life for me, no matter the cost!"
"As you command, Your Majesty!" the two replied, bowing respectfully.
After giving his instructions, Qin Wudao departed in great haste with Guo Jia.
A few minutes later, Zhuge Liang arrived at the Imperial Bureau of Astronomy, only to learn that Qin Wudao and Guo Jia had already departed. A bitter smile touched his lips.
Those two certainly left in a hurry. And now, he’s the one left to clean up this mess! He had initially thought that with Guo Jia’s revival, his burden would lighten somewhat. Instead, it has become even heavier. With Qin Wudao gone, he has to manage all the affairs of the dynasty single-handedly. Just thinking about it is giving him a headache.
「Within the Pangu Banner’s internal world-space.」
Four Incompatible’s brows furrowed slightly, a hint of concern on its face. The Yellow Spring Supreme mastered the Law of the Dead. His inheritance will likely not be easy to obtain. I hope the Young Master can succeed. Creating a world for the departed was the Yellow Spring Supreme’s dream. When selecting an heir, he would undoubtedly prioritize this, perhaps even making it an absolute prerequisite. The world of the dead is of Yin! Yet, Qin Wudao cultivates the Dao of the Emperor, which is of pure Yang. Faced with two such diametrically opposed powers, would the Yellow Spring Supreme choose Qin Wudao as his successor?
"Success or failure is not an option; he must succeed!" Kun Daoist declared firmly, his deep eyes holding a flicker of worry and a gleam of hope, but above all, trust. "The Young Master is the successor chosen by my Master and yours. He is also our best hope to defeat ’It.’ I have a premonition: if the Young Master cannot obtain the Yellow Spring Supreme’s inheritance, the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court will be doomed to destruction!" He trusted Qin Wudao because Qin Wudao was the heir of the Kunlun Supreme.
Four Incompatible sighed. "It’s not just the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court. Without the Yellow Spring Supreme’s inheritance, the entire continent’s future might be one of annihilation!"
"’It’ is terrifyingly powerful! During the Primordial Era, all the celestials combined were no match for ’It.’ To truly defeat ’It,’ there is only one path to success: to accumulate the strengths of numerous schools, to integrate myriad techniques, and to find a Dao that transcends all. Be it the Kunlun Supreme or the Origin Supreme, they are all integral parts of this ’Dao.’ What Qin Wudao must do is perfect this ’Dao’!"