The long river of time flows endlessly and never stops for one person. It is the ruthlessness of the years that also shows its fairness. The cold river water splashes on Ye Qin's body, and the time blooms into waves.
He slowly opened his eyes and was back in Longyuan Mountain.
The ancient temple appeared in mid-air, and the gray tiles outlined the lines of history. It had an unreal feeling. Ye Qin released his mental power and was able to fully see the scene in Shangqing Temple.
In the center of the main hall is a large altar, which is normally used to enshrine the statues of the Three Purities.
But at this moment, in the center of the altar, there is a white skeleton enshrined. This skeleton is as white as jade, and seems to be shining with light. In the curl of smoke, the bones look extremely sacred, and countless vitalities are gathering here. This is the remains of the dragon spirit. .
Next to the statue of white bones, there is an old man in gray robes sitting upright, with his eyes slightly closed, looking like he is asleep, with kind eyebrows and a godly attitude. He is none other than Zuo Ci!
At this moment, Zuo Ci's body no longer had the lingering aura of death, replaced by a steady stream of aura of life, turning into dots of light surrounding him.
The spiritual power of Shangqingguan nourishes Zuo Ci's body. Although he will not wake up for a while, Ye Qin senses that Zuo Ci's body is undergoing some changes.
His idea was indeed correct!
Just imagine that everything in the Time Fragment can be brought to the real world through the medium of Qing Guan. The ancient bronze sword from before is the best example. It also exudes huge power and is comparable to a magical weapon.
In the same way, can people be the same?
If it were the previous Ye Qin, he would definitely not be able to do it, because it would require huge cultivation support, and he would not be able to enter the mottled passage of time again.
Now he is a real dragon, and he has cultivated the Nascent Soul. The Nascent Soul and the physical body can be separated, which is equivalent to taking advantage of this bug, allowing him to enter the time again.
Ye Qin withdrew his mental power, his green eyes full of excitement and excitement. When he rarely showed his emotions, Zuo Ci was able to enter the Shangqing Temple, which proved that his previous guess was true.
"Zuo Ci is a dying man. He was invited by me to follow me into the Shangqing Temple, enjoy incense and offerings, and then build a temple in the world. One day, there may be a chance of enlightenment and resurrection."
It may be that the time when Long Ling's remains and Zuo Ci entered Shangqing Temple were different. Long Ling had been dead for many years, but Zuo Ci had not yet died when he agreed, so the aura of life was more intense.
"If Zuo Ci can do it, then others can do it too."
"I am not alone!"
"Perhaps the road to immortality really is a good one!"
A majestic figure emerged in Ye Qin's mind, with a pair of piercing tiger eyes. He swung his sword and swept across the six countries, accepting worship from all directions.
That person is Qin Shihuang!
Ye Qin did not resurrect the ancients for no reason, he just wanted to use this method to realize his own cultivation method and explore the road to immortality.
Of course, forget about fate.
After all, without these ancients, I would not be where I am today.
Let them follow you and lead them on a journey of eternal life, so there's nothing wrong with it.
The first step has been successful so far. It’s unknown what the next step will be, but it can indeed be tried.
Ye Qin flew up into the sky and flew towards Mount Tai, and soon turned into a small black dot and disappeared in the sky.
Between the sky and the earth of Mount Tai, it stands like a lush Xiaotai.
The clouds and mist are shrouded, and the continuous mountain peaks are like the Penglai Island floating on the sea. Every mountain peak and every piece of cloud and mist seems to be whispering.
The Wudafu pine is still tall and tall, evergreen all year round, and the climbing stairs tower into the clouds.
The altar once left by Qin Shihuang to Fengchan Taishan has long since disappeared with the wind after years of vicissitudes. Only a few broken words remain, silently witnessing the glory of the past.
Looking at the familiar scenery around him, Ye Qin's expression was full of nostalgia.
In the past, the immortality agreement was made with Qin Shihuang. This agreement was only made because Ye Qin's cultivation and realm were not enough and it was just a preliminary idea.
But now it's time for him to fulfill his promise.
The mountain breeze blows, the five doctor pine trees are whistling, the green leaves are swaying, and the breath of time is rippled again.
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In 210 BC, Qin Shihuang made his fifth eastward tour and passed through ancient Hebei.
The night is like a big black bird, shrouding the Xingtai Sand Dune Palace. There are no stars or moon in the sky tonight, which is inexplicably depressing and makes people breathless.
Inside the dormitory, four coiled dragons surround the pillars and stand in the sky. The floor is paved with white jade. The East China Sea night pearls inlaid on the walls reflect the dazzling light. Even if it is night, the whole room is like daylight and looks extremely luxurious.
Qin Shihuang stood by the window. Under the imperial crown, his eyebrows were tired, his face was pale, and his expression was slightly sick. Even so, the imperial majesty surrounding him should not be underestimated.
The night wind blew by, and Qin Shihuang burst out coughing, and his majestic body actually showed a bit of fragility.
Chamberlain Zhao Gao stepped forward cautiously and handed over the cloak with the golden woven pattern of the black bird in his hand. The golden bird looked lifelike, "Your Majesty, it is windy at night, so please pay attention to your health."
Qin Shihuang glanced at him lightly and said, "You are really interested."
Zhao Gao showed a flattering smile and said, "Master Hu Hai told me to take good care of His Majesty. Naturally, I dare not forget it."
Qin Shihuang looked calm and had no special reaction, and his eyes fell on the void.
I have to admit that his body is not as good as before. He is no longer the King of Qin who wielded his sword to cut the floating clouds and all the princes came to the west.
However, he had great ambitions, but God gave him too little time. He could feel that his body was rapidly declining. This eastward tour was overdrawing his vitality.
From birth to death is a natural process, but this eternal emperor refused to admit defeat and wanted to prove himself to God. He would never succumb to the threat of death. Even though his current physical condition is worrying, he still continues to cruise and travel to all directions. Showing his majesty.
"Zhao Gao, how long do you think I can live?"
When Zhao Gao heard this, his expression suddenly changed, and he knelt down on the ground, "Your Majesty is a man of great talent, and he will naturally be able to survive for generations to come."
"Eternal?"
Qin Shihuang's face showed a bit of coldness, "If we haven't found the elixir of longevity, how can it last for thousands of generations?"
Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. Zhao Gao was very timid and did not dare to say anything. He knew that silence was the best answer at this time, for fear of being angered by Qin Shihuang.
Suddenly, a dazzling light appeared on the horizon, tearing a huge hole in the black curtain, and immediately attracted Qin Shihuang's attention.
The stars are bright and the Milky Way is galloping, illuminating the silent night.
"what is that?"
This light was like a meteor, dragging a long tail and falling towards the south at a very fast speed.
Zhao Gao rolled his eyes and said quickly: "There is a strange phenomenon in the sky. Maybe there will be immortals or elixirs here."
Hearing this, the coldness in Qin Shihuang's eyes began to melt away, and he quickly ordered, "Give me the order to prepare your horses quickly!"
When a vision comes from the sky, something extraordinary must appear.
Qin Shihuang and others hurried to the south and pursued the direction of the falling light. A huge pothole not far away came into view.
There was an unpleasant smell all around. The potholes were surrounded by burnt earth, and large trees were broken at the waist, looking very messy.
Zhao Gao helped Qin Shihuang carefully step down from the carriage. Due to the dim light, he could not clearly see the situation at the bottom of the pit.
Meng Yi stepped forward and reported back: "In order to ensure your safety, Your Majesty, please let Rong Chen go first to see what is going on."
Qin Shihuang nodded.
Meng Yi strode to the vicinity of the pit. The light of the torch dispelled the darkness, and what came into view was a huge black stone with some pits on its uneven appearance.
The black stone exuded an ominous aura, and there were actually writings engraved on it. Meng Yi shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, there are actually writings on this stone!"
Qin Shihuang immediately showed interest when he heard this, "What's the word on it?"
Meng Yi took a few more steps forward, wanting to see more clearly, when a few bright red words broke into his sight shockingly.
His face suddenly turned extremely pale, and in panic, he even dropped the torch to the ground.
Meng Yi knelt on the ground and said tremblingly: "I dare not say..."
Qin Shihuang showed a displeased look, and a heavy pressure shrouded Meng Yi's head, like a towering mountain, "Why don't you dare?"
A layer of fine beads of sweat formed on Meng Yi's forehead, and his whole body was about to crawl to the ground. His back was already soaked with cold sweat.
Meng Yi is a person who came out of the mountain of corpses and the sea of blood. Even when death comes, he can keep his expression unchanged. I have never seen him show such an expression.
Seeing that nothing could be asked, Qin Shihuang stepped forward. He wanted to see what word could make Meng Yi so afraid.
The black boulders are full of simple lines, and the red words shine with inexplicable and strange colors under the light of the fire.
"The First Emperor died and the earth was divided!"
Qin Shihuang read out each word, and the expressions of everyone in the audience suddenly changed!
The next second, everyone knelt on the ground. They finally understood why Meng Yi was acting like this just now. Everyone was like frightened quails.
Qin Shihuang's face was so gloomy that he could almost shed water, and his deep pupils stared at those words.
The night fell so low that everyone could hardly breathe. The night wind howled, and the sound of sobbing came from the wind, which was really ghostly to the extreme.
In such an atmosphere, no one dared to take a breath for fear of offending Long Wei.
The emperor was so angry that he bled thousands of miles away. Maybe they would all have to answer here today.
It took a while before Meng Yi broke the silence, "You have no words for your strange power and chaos. Your Majesty has a long life. The words on this stone are simply nonsense. There must be someone with evil intentions here who wants to do harm to our Great Qin." !”
Others also hurriedly spoke in agreement, "Yes, Your Majesty, you must take care of your dragon body, and you must not be fooled by that sneaky villain. Using this method to confuse us is simply destructive!"
"Your Majesty's demonic stones are absolutely untrustworthy. They clearly want to destroy the foundation of our Great Qin."
Everyone said something to each other, thinking that someone had deliberately made this stone.
However, they clearly saw the meteorite falling in this direction. They followed it all the way and did not find any suspicious figures. With such a huge momentum, how could it be man-made, but they did not dare to say this.
Just as everyone was discussing, several bright stars suddenly appeared under the pitch-black night. The three stars emitted unusual light and quickly formed a straight line, as if they were holding a mysterious banquet.
Soon someone noticed the changes in the sky and heard an exclamation.
"Look at that star!"
One of the stars actually emitted a blood-colored light, full of ominous omens. The blood-colored light fell on the boulder, and the red writing became even brighter, and the two complemented each other.
Everyone's eyes were splitting, and their expressions looked like they had seen a ghost, "This, this is Yinghuo!"
"Please keep your heart in mind, something ominous must happen. Could it be that our country of Qin will face some disaster!"
Everyone looked scared or uneasy.
Because Mars is as bright as fire and its whereabouts are unpredictable, it was called "Yinghuo" in ancient times. It is considered to represent war and death in both the East and the West.
This celestial phenomenon is not unusual in modern times, but in the eyes of ancient people, Mars staying in Antares represented more than just a spectacle.
According to the "Book of Heavenly Palace·Historical Records", once the phenomenon of Mars staying in Antares occurs, it means that the status of the ruler is unstable or a huge man-made disaster will occur.
In the eyes of the ancients, when such a celestial phenomenon occurs, it must be that God is dissatisfied with those in power, and may even send down punishment.
Qin Shihuang was already unhappy because of the ominous boulder falling from the sky, but now that something like this happened again, his face was so dark that he could almost drip water.
It can be said that the boulder was controlled by someone, and the words on it were deliberately carved by humans, but the celestial phenomenon of "Yinghuo Shouxin" that appears now cannot be controlled by humans.
The temperature at night suddenly dropped, but it was not as low as the low pressure emanating from Qin Shihuang's body. Everyone was lying on the ground, not daring to look at his expression.
Qin Shihuang looked at the stars as red as blood in the sky and then at the boulders. His expression was obscure and indistinguishable. He looked pale and said, "Go back to the city!"
As soon as he stepped into the city gate, he saw the guards kneeling on the ground in darkness.
Qin Shihuang frowned slightly, "What happened?"
The general guarding the city looked pale and said, "I have something important to report."
If you listen carefully, his voice trembles slightly, and he seems to be extremely frightened.
"While on patrol just now, I met an old man on the road. He was wearing old clothes. He gave this piece of jade to the minister and said that Zulong will die this year!"
Although the general didn't know what Zulong meant, he knew that just the word "death" was not a good word.
Qin Shihuang suddenly thought of a line of words that appeared on the Tianluo boulder.
The First Emperor died and the emperors were separated!
He only felt that it was blocked and difficult to pass through, and blood rolled in his throat for a while. Qin Shihuang tried his best to suppress the discomfort in his body, and reluctantly said: "What does that jade look like?"
Looking at the jade presented by the generals who defended the city, Qin Shihuang subconsciously opened his eyes. Not only him, but also people around him recognized it.
Subconsciously, he blurted out: "Isn't this the ancient jade that Your Majesty threw into Dongting Lake earlier!"
This jade is full of brilliance and has been polished to be very smooth and bright. It is covered with ancient lines, which seems to contain the secrets of heaven and earth, and is also like some kind of warning from God.
The jade is exactly what Qin Shihuang was touring the world eight years ago and passing by Dongting Lake by boat. When his boat sailed to the middle of Dongting Lake, a sudden strong wind blew up and huge waves arose in Dongting Lake.
In order to worship the river god and calm the storm, Qin Shihuang threw the jade into the river. After a while, the lake was calm, and Qin Shihuang also successfully crossed Dongting Lake, but the jade sank to the bottom of Dongting Lake.
Logically speaking, this piece of jade should sink to the bottom of the lake forever and never see the light of day again. What's more, it has been more than eight years, so how could the old man salvage it?
Qin Shihuang looked at the jade, and it was indeed exactly the same as the one he threw into the bottom of the lake. There was no possibility of forgery. He frowned, feeling more and more that this matter was quite strange.
Dongting Lake is eight hundred miles long, and the current is very fast. If you want to salvage a piece of jade, you will undoubtedly have to scouring the waves for sand, which is beyond human power.
"Where is the old man?"
The general who defended the city shook his head, "It's strange to say that after the old man said these words, he suddenly disappeared without a trace. The general searched for him for a long time but couldn't find him."
Qin Shihuang's expression was gloomy, as if full of wind and rain, and everyone present felt the great pressure.
If these are really man-made, then the people behind the scenes have deep thoughts. They started planning eight years ago and have been dormant to this day.
If it were not man-made, but God's will——
Qin Shi Huang's eyes were deep and his aura was awe-inspiring.
"My order is to search the whole city for people acting suspiciously. I want to see who is pretending to be a ghost here! Once found, he will be killed without mercy. If there is someone who is protecting someone, all relatives and neighbors will be involved!"
The strange boulder that suddenly appeared, and the words on it, Ying Huo Shou Xin, meant an ominous celestial phenomenon. The jade that was sacrificed to the river god reappeared, and it also brought such words.
A series of things happened one after another, and it was destined to be an uneventful night.
People inside the Sand Dune Palace were in panic, and the soldiers quickly took action. For a while, every house was brightly lit and there was endless noise.
Qin Shihuang just stepped into the bedroom. Recalling all the previous events, the fishy smell rolled in his throat. Finally he couldn't control it. He spit out a large mouthful of blood and even his body began to shake.
If Zhao Gao hadn't stepped forward to support his body, Qin Shihuang might have fallen to the ground at this moment.
"Your Majesty, please take care of your dragon body."
Qin Shihuang's eyes fell on the void, and he couldn't help but murmur to himself: "Ancestor, the beginning; dragon, the statue of the king; isn't the ancestral dragon my own? Could it be that this year is my death day..."
He clenched the jade with both hands, and the veins in his hands burst out, and a large mouthful of blood spurted out.
The bright red blood fell on the jade, dyeing the lines on it red, and the entire jade emitted an inexplicable light.
Qin Shihuang's body fell straight down, and Zhao Gao was shocked and shouted loudly: "Mr. Xuan!"
Watching the imperial doctors treating Qin Shihuang, Zhao Gao had a strange light in his eyes. After walking out of the door, he waved to the young chamberlain next to him and lowered his voice.
"Tell Mr. Hu Hai that great things will happen!"
Because of Qin Shihuang's sudden illness, the progress of the eastern tour was disrupted.
Qin Shihuang had been taking elixirs for many years, and his body had already accumulated a certain amount of erysipelas. In addition, when he underwent proton surgery in the early years, his health had not been good, and he had been suffering from diseases since childhood.
I should have taken a good rest, but during the eastward tour, I was tired of traveling and traveling, and coupled with the hard work of state affairs, something like this happened again. With the blessing of various factors, it can be said that the disease is coming like a mountain, and the possibility of recovery is very high. Disaster.
The imperial doctors did not dare to say it. Several people had lost their heads because of this incident. They could only use medicine to keep Qin Shihuang alive. The end was approaching, and it was only a matter of time.
The city was filled with low air pressure. Walking on the street, the soldiers guarding the city arrested many people, and even the prison could hardly hold them. However, no matter how they interrogated them, nothing was abnormal.
"Have you seen it? There is a demon star appearing in the world. I am afraid that the world will undergo great changes!"
"I also heard that a huge stone landed, with the words "The First Emperor Died" engraved on it.
"You're risking your life by saying this, or you'll be hacked by everyone in your family."
"I also know that a mysterious old man presented a jade jade. It is said that the ancestor dragon died this year. The jade jade was used by His Majesty to worship the river god when he passed by Dongting Lake."
"With so many strange things happening, maybe something big is going to happen to the empire."
"The superiors strictly prohibit us from discussing these things. We, the common people, should stop talking. We might get into trouble."
Even though Qin Shihuang repeatedly ordered the city to be sealed and careful, there is no airtight wall in the world. After all, celestial phenomena like Yinghuo Shouxin can be seen by people everywhere.
Not only people in Xingtai Sand Dune City were discussing it, but people in other places were also discussing it. Qin Shihuang could not stop the public from all over the world.
Everyone said that Qin Shihuang had failed in his virtue and God was angry, so he sent down visions to punish the emperor. For a time, the whole country was in a state of confusion.
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In the Sand Dune Palace, the strong fragrance of medicine lingered, and even the agarwood worth ten thousand gold could not cover it up. The light of the East China Sea Pearl on the wall became somewhat dim.
In a short period of time, tortured by illness, Qin Shihuang became extremely old, his temples were gray, and his mental outlook was also very poor. He looked as if he was more than ten years older.
External diseases can be cured, but internal diseases cannot.
Yinghuo Shouxin, the boulder that brought the prophecy, and the piece of jade weighed heavily on Qin Shihuang's heart, and he could not get rid of it.
He dismissed everyone, even Zhao Gao was not at his side, "You guys can go out, I want to be alone for a while."
Zhao Gao pretended to be worried, "Your Majesty, I am worried about your health -"
He wanted to say something else, but Qin Shihuang glanced at him with a stern look and shut him up immediately, "Why, my words are useless now. No one can come in without my order."
Even if he is a sick tiger, he is still a king in the mountains and forests. The pressure on him cannot be underestimated. Zhao Gao's heart sank and he knelt down quickly, "I don't dare, slave."
He took the others with him and retreated like the tide.
The bedroom was empty, and in the blink of an eye only Qin Shihuang was left.
Qin Shihuang sighed leisurely, "Demon fairy, oh fairy, let's meet for immortality. It seems that I can't wait."
He knew his body well, and those imperial doctors could only say nice things, but Emperor Qin knew that he was about to die soon.
Thinking of all the things he did when he was granted Zen as Mount Tai, a flash of light flashed across Qin Shihuang's cloudy eyes. At that time, he was in his prime, high-spirited, and had great plans and great achievements in his heart.
But now that his ambition has not been fulfilled, he has reached the end of his destiny. Even if he refuses to admit defeat, he is no match for fate.
The end point of this eastward tour was Mount Tai. Qin Shihuang wanted to climb Mount Tai again, hoping to see the demons and immortals, but his body could not support it at that time.
"Back then, I was chatting with the Demon Immortal about the world's territory on the top of Mount Tai. I built a monument for the Demon Immortal. The monument is still there today, but I am not going to die soon. Is my innocence going to kill me?"
Qin Shi Huang showed a mocking smile.
"If heaven destroys you, even if you are an emperor, you will be nothing more than an ordinary person, so what will you do?" (End of this chapter)
