In the dark and gloomy Zhaoqin City, the city walls were covered with soldiers guarding the city. The city gates were closed tightly, as if facing a formidable enemy. A series of powerful crossbows were pointed at the outside of the city, and arrows flew up from time to time, shooting down the flying birds.
Most of the residents in the city are named Ji. Due to the martial law in the city these two days, they have all stayed in their homes, making the city seem much empty. There were only groups of warriors wearing heavy armor, walking with heavy steps through the desolate streets.
This is the ancestral land of the Ji family and the root of the Ji family. I think back then, the Ji family relied on this city. After generations of hard work, it became the first family in Iron Shou Province from a family of a hundred households.
Now, the head of this huge family, Ji Xin, the lord of the entire Iron Hand Province, is preparing to be buried in the underground palace here. Just like every ancestor, sleeping here has become a glorious past.
On the top of the Xiangtang in front of the underground palace, there is a huge stone torch, which is burning with blazing fire.
The various heads of families living in the city would unconsciously cast their gaze on this torch every day, waiting for the flame to extinguish. At that time, it meant that Ji Xin, who had been tough all his life and was still lingering, finally closed his eyes.
Lu Zhan has been feeling a little uneasy these days. He sat in the room assigned to him and silently looked at the huge black smoke-emitting torch through the window.
The residences of each family head are not connected to each other. According to the rules, they are not allowed to come and go on weekdays. Moreover, the buildings here are equipped with formations that can isolate the spiritual consciousness. They can be called cages.
Even though there was delicious food every day, Lu Zhan still felt that it was just a waste of time. No contact with the outside world is allowed in the city, and no one knows what his son is doing. Although Lu Lie was brave, he still acted recklessly.
He was worried, but he couldn't do anything to help. This feeling of powerlessness really made him a little frustrated.
Damn Ji Xin, why can't he swallow this breath happily? Lu Lie cursed and stood up.
Looking at the soldiers patrolling outside the courtyard, he snorted heavily. They were treating a group of family heads as prisoners. Although I know that this is the rule of Kuntianzhou and it is the same in every province, I always feel a little uncomfortable in my heart.
He was irritated, but Lu Zhan was not too worried. He had sensed it when he first came here. There were no masters in the city. If there were changes in the Ji family, and if any of these family heads were vegetarians, they would be beaten out like this. I'm afraid the Ji family would also stop them. No less.
Lu Zhan was suddenly shocked. What was going on these days? He was always a little restless and lacked the composure he had in the past.
Just as he was about to meditate for a while, Lu Zhan's expression suddenly changed. The flames in the hall gradually became smaller. In the end, there was only a little light left. If he hadn't had good eyesight, it would have been difficult to spot this small flame. Pinch the flame.
A deep and desolate bell sounded in the distance. The sound started from the underground palace, spread like a wave over the gray and yellow roofs, returned to the empty streets and alleys, melodged on the green and black city walls, and spread into everyone's hearts.
The bell, the final sound.
As the bell rang, it also meant that the current head of the Ji family and the lord of the Iron Hand Province was no longer alive.
The courtyards opened one by one, and the heads of the families walked out one by one, dressed in black. Under the guidance of the Ji family, they rushed towards the underground palace.
Wherever he passed, low cries could be heard faintly from the houses on both sides. All the people living here were members of the Ji family.
When these family heads, who had not seen each other for many days, saw each other, their slightly sad faces were mostly relieved, and it was finally almost over. This kind of life of staying in the city, without the support and support around me, and being isolated from the world is really sad.
Lu Zhan saw Ba Zhi and Qiu Linxuan. They looked at each other, but without saying a word, they hurried towards the underground palace. m.
When I walked to the majestic Xiangtang and looked at the tall building built on the seven-story stone platform, I felt a sense of weight.
On the square in front of the Xiangtang, rows of powerful soldiers in black armor stood. These people were all mausoleum guards, and each of them had a cultivation level of level 2 or above.
They are all outstanding children of the Ji family, and it goes without saying that they are loyal. Pulling these people out will soon form a strong army, which is also the Ji family's last line of defense. It can be seen that as the lord of the province, the Ji family has a solid foundation.
Lu Zhan glanced at it, a little surprised, and even more worried about Lu Lie.
At the entrance of the Xiangtang, a large chariot was waiting quietly, carried by eight strong men. It was Ji Xin who was lying on the chariot, with his eyes closed and motionless, and his body was covered with a thick black quilt. At this time, there was no longer a chill around his body, but he was clearly running out of gas.
Ji Ye was kneeling in front of the underground palace door. When he saw people coming, he kowtowed four times to the door of Xiangtang.
With a rumble, the heavy stone doors of Xiangtang opened to both sides, and a strong stream of air rushed out, forming a strong wind that blew across the square.
Not only does the air flow not imply decay, but it is also very refreshing, and the rich aura refreshes the spirits of those present. How many spiritual jade are placed in this Xiangtang? It actually contains such pure spiritual energy.
At the same time, the bells in the city were ringing loudly, one after another. The desolate and melancholy bells rang throughout the city of Zhaoqin, heavy and simple, trembling slightly at the heartstrings of everyone.
Ji Ye got up and walked towards the Xiangtang. The entrance to the underground palace was deep in the Xiangtang. The eight warriors behind him also followed closely, slowly walking towards the hall. Ji Bi and a group of close relatives and ministers of the Ji family followed the chariot, followed by a group of family heads.
When we entered the Xiangtang Hall, we lost the warmth of the sun and felt a coldness rushing towards us.
There is no darkness in the Xiangtang, and there are pearls embedded in the roof. On both sides of the Xiangtang are two rows of tall stone statues with fine carvings and solemn expressions. These stone statues have smooth lines and are lifelike, with old and vicissitudes of face, holding various weapons, looking down at the people filing in, as if they can move at any time.
From the outside to the inside, the clothes of the stone statues gradually become more primitive. Walking through it feels like walking through a period of time, and one can't help but feel a sense of silence and solemnity.
These are the statues of successive heads of the Ji family, who were placed here after their deaths. Ji Xin will also leave a statue of himself here to be remembered by future generations.
As soon as they entered this place, everyone consciously kept silent. Ji Xin's chariot was placed in the deepest part of the Xiangtang, where there was a high platform carved from white jade.
In front of the tall stone statues, there are three-foot-high circular obsidian platforms with various complex patterns. These are the seats of each family head.
According to the previously determined order, these family heads each took their seats. Lu Zhan was the first on the left, and Ji Bi was the first on the right. The other Ji family members gathered around the jade platform. All around.
After everyone sat down, with a rumbling sound, the stone door of Xiangtang closed again, and an unspeakable depression slowly enveloped it.
After waiting for a long time, Ji Ye, who was kneeling on the jade platform, remained silent. These family heads looked at each other in confusion, wondering why today's ceremony was so weird.
Ahem, Lu Zhan, who was leaning at the front, coughed slightly, reminding Ji Ye to get up quickly and preside over the ceremony.
Ji Ye stood up slowly, walked behind the chariot and stood with his hands down.
What does this mean? The family heads present were a little stunned. Suddenly, there was movement on the chariot. Ji Xin, who was dying, lifted up his quilt and sat up on the chariot.
Wow, there was a burst of exclamation in the hall, which sounded deafening in such a closed space. Especially Ji Bi, whose expression was extremely horrified and almost wanted to fall off the stone platform.
Ji Xin stood on the jade platform with his hands behind his hands, looking at the astonished family heads on both sides with a smile. If Wu Gen were in the Xiangtang at this time, he would have discovered that this person was the white-bearded old man he met in Lushan that day.
Ji Ye, who was standing behind him, took off the mask on his face, revealing an unfamiliar face.
The noise quickly disappeared. After experiencing a brief surprise, these experienced family heads quickly regained their composure. Many people realized something was wrong and began to secretly make luck.
"Brother, why did you come back to life? Along the way, I saw that your breath was weak and your whole body was cold. Maybe you used some magic method." Ji Bi jumped up in shock and looked Ji Xin up and down with wide eyes.
"Haha, I took Shuhan fish meat, so I look like I'm frozen." Ji Xin laughed loudly and looked at the family heads in the hall, "Don't worry, everyone is here for discussion today. The matter of restructuring.”
"Lord, what's the point of this? You have tricked us here. Could it be that you want to force our heads to make us agree to the reform." Lu Zhan suddenly stood up and looked at Ji Xin with an indignant look.
"No, I won't force you. I just think there are fewer people this time, so it will be easier to discuss things. It is really not an easy task to summon so many family heads on weekdays." Ji Xin's face was gentle. , not angry because of the other party's impoliteness.
"What if someone disagrees?" Lu Zhan then asked.
"It doesn't matter if you agree or not, even if you are dead, those who disagree can stay in Zhaoqin City forever." Ji Xin stopped smiling, with gloomy eyes, looking at the other party coldly, with no concealment of the murderous intent in his eyes.
"Ji Xin, even if you succeed by faking your own death, and let the world know how to convince you, and how future generations will treat the Ji family, the Ji family will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history from now on. Even if you succeed for a while, what will happen? It lasts a long time.”
Lu Zhan stood up and glared angrily at Ji Xin who was standing on the jade platform. As the head of the family, he is experienced in the world and is accustomed to all kinds of conspiracies and tricks. How could he not know at this moment that in this situation, the other party has worked so hard to lay out such a big picture, and it is impossible to pass the test by asking for mercy and perfunctory. It is better to be tough and suffer less dirty things. Feeling angry.
"Oh, you reminded me that I have to stop everyone from talking." Ji Xin laughed out loud, turned to an old man under the jade platform and said: "Chang Shi, please make a note and call me Ji Xin Ben was already dying, but after arriving at Zhaoqin City, he was blessed by his ancestors. Purple energy appeared in the sky, golden lotuses swelled on the ground, and a Li dragon came with a pill in his hand. After taking it, he was in good health.
Seeing such auspiciousness, all the family heads were impressed in their hearts, voluntarily donated their land, and agreed to the reform. From then on, the world was convinced and a foundation for eternity was created. I don’t believe it. If the history books say this, will anyone remember what happened today? "
"Jixin, you...you are so shameless. Do you think that by trapping us here, you can take down so many of our family owners?" Lu Zhan was so angry that his lips trembled and he turned to face the National People's Congress in the hall. He shouted: "Everyone, Ji Xin is so violent and cruel that he will definitely imprison and kill us here today. In this case, why not everyone rebel."
"That's the opposite." Qiu Linxuan was the first to respond. He stood up and pointed at Ji Xin, who was on the stage with a sneer on his face. "Old dog, don't think that you want to deal with us at will because there are so many people in your city. Which of these family heads doesn't have any cultivation base?" I'm afraid of your little tricks. I haven't done anything for a long time, but today I'm going to go on a killing spree. Can a small Xiangtang stop us?"
Soon, several more family heads stood up and prepared to join forces to break Xiangtang.
Ji Ye, however, was not panicked. With a wave of his hand, the spacious hall suddenly turned blood red, and a heavy pressure squeezed towards the family head present from all directions.
At the same time, the stone platform under each family head's seat emits a coquettish red light, forming a red light shield, enveloping the family head in it.
Click, click, click, the stone statues on both sides suddenly moved, their eyes emitted red light, and they twisted their bodies and walked out of the stone wall, with large and small stones falling from their bodies.
These stone statues were holding weapons and coldly looking down at the family heads in the field. Their suffocating power made it almost impossible to breathe.
An angry sea of blood appeared before everyone's eyes. The sea water was as red as fire, like the waves under a hurricane. It kept rolling, forming waves as high as mountains, making earth-shattering roars and slapping the family heads over and over again.
"Pfft." Some family heads with insufficient cultivation couldn't bear such an illusion and vomited blood on the spot.
What kind of method is this, why does the statue have such a high level of cultivation, and what kind of formation are these seas of blood? Although I know they are fake, I still can't resist them. For a moment, everyone felt a sense of despair, and some of the family heads who originally wanted to join in the noise also tightly shut their mouths.
"Before each ancestor of my family passes away, he will turn his body into ashes and pour his whole life into these stone statues to guard the underground palace, hoping to provide some protection for future generations." Ji Xin stood on the jade platform with her hair flying. His eyes were full of enthusiasm, and he stretched his hands forward.
"It is precisely because of the sacrifices of these generations that our Ji family has been blessed step by step until now. Here, there is a blood river phantom formation set up by our ancestors, which is enough to withstand three attacks from people in the Sixth Realm. You can fight Is it broken? Everyone, I will give you one more chance, obey or not."
Some people died, but not completely...
