Chapter 914 - 416: After the Tomb Burial—The Lady’s Condition, the Sword Alliance’s Search, and Hidden Rumors

Chapter 914: Chapter 416: After the Tomb Burial—The Lady’s Condition, the Sword Alliance’s Search, and Hidden Rumors

Bai Caiwei said, "So that’s how it is. There is such a twist within... Ah Xia, you didn’t say, why are there Corpse Soldiers in the tomb."

Huang Ah Xia said, "After the Five Mountains Sword Alliance formed, they returned with their disciples to their sects. But this matter was not completely resolved. You wonder, wouldn’t Lake Mountain, Sun Mountain, Trouble Mountain, Li Mountain, and Yue Mountain Sword Sects be curious or puzzled? So they immediately sought to investigate."

"They consulted ancient texts and gathered knowledge from various families, spending nearly a month gradually uncovering clues. Finally, they learned it was the tomb of Du Gu Boyuan, the monarch of a small country called You Country!"

Bai Caiwei, Yao Yin, and Han Niannian said, "Du Gu Boyuan?" All hearing the name for the first time. Huang Ah Xia said, "It’s normal not to know. I was hearing the name for the first time too, and only after consulting ancient texts did I barely find some references. You Country was located in a remote place and had a small territory. After Du Gu Boyuan’s time as monarch, he vowed to restore the country. Therefore, the tomb was filled with Corpse Soldiers."

Bai Caiwei, Yao Yin, and Han Niannian all said, "I see, that makes sense now."

Huang Ah Xia laughed coldly, "You think this matter ends here?" Bai Caiwei and Yao Yin were shocked, "It’s not over yet?"

Li Xian was also startled and listened intently. Huang Ah Xia said, "The exciting part starts here. Although You Country was small, it hid a great treasure—the ’Imperial Seal’. Inside the seal were nine jade dragons, capable of curing the world’s incurable diseases. Don’t forget, forming the Five Mountains Sword Alliance couldn’t have happened without the elders from several of the major sword sects urging it on."

"The elder from the Li Mountain Sword Sect was a strong figure who had made it onto the Earth List many years ago but voluntarily withdrew from it. He was suffering from a difficult-to-cure disease when he heard about the jade dragons. Seeing a chance for a cure, what do you think the Five Mountains Sword Alliance would do?"

Bai Caiwei said, "Naturally, they would go seek this item." Huang Ah Xia slapped the stone table, and the dishes on the table rattled as she continued, "Exactly! This matter is of great importance, and the Five Mountains Sword Alliance sent people once again to explore the tomb."

"You Country followed a ’Dual Sovereign’ system, which this tomb also adheres to. Previously, neither He Wentian, who had been occupying this place for a long time, nor the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, who entered the tomb, understood this, so they couldn’t discover many critical factors."

"With better preparation, they explored the tomb again. Although there was some progress, it was still minimal. The feng shui arrangements made by Du Gu Boyuan were very intricate. The Five Mountains Sword Alliance had experts in feng shui, but they couldn’t match Du Gu Boyuan. As such, they still returned empty-handed."

Bai Caiwei, Yao Yin, etc., thought, "This must be over now, right?"

Huang Ah Xia said, "At this time... the Star-picking Bureau of the Great Wu Dynasty sent people here. Although they didn’t know about Du Gu Boyuan or You Country, they understood changes in the stars and feng shui matters. By combining forces, they could barely explore the tomb."

Han Niannian asked, "Were the jade dragons found?"

Huang Ah Xia sneered, "It’s not a matter of whether the jade dragons were found. This is astonishing... The depths of the tomb had already been reached by a woman. Her capabilities stunned even the Star-picking Bureau; her skill in manipulating wind and water was extremely refined."

"And she was said to be stepping into the tomb for the first time, yet she effortlessly unveiled the tomb’s origins, the Dual Sovereign system, and the rekindled stone heart. The Five Mountains Sword Alliance had spent over a month poring through ancient texts to find mere hints, but she grasped it in an instant."

"The further they explored, the more amazed they became. Ultimately, when they found the Dark Sovereign, unsurprisingly, all the jade dragons were already taken!"

Bai Caiwei said, "Is the matter finally over now?"

Huang Ah Xia gave another cold laugh, "How could it end? That sword elder’s life is at stake; the jade dragon is a major hope. How can they just give up? And that woman... the elders managing the Five Mountains Sword Alliance have seen and crossed paths with her."

"Naturally, they would find a way to track her down!"

Han Niannian said, "Ah Xia, are you spinning a tale here? How could this matter be so endlessly involved?"

Huang Ah Xia said, "And there’s more. The subsequent secrets, I expended a lot of effort to coax out of a friend. That friend is one of the rare people to have witnessed the entire event."

Li Xian brought over medicinal soup and asked, "What happened afterward?"

Huang Ah Xia hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "You are interested too?" Li Xian said, "Of course." Then found a place to sit.

Fang Ming, Ding Heilang, and others gathered closer. Yao Yin asked, "Were they found?"

Huang Ah Xia nodded slightly. Han Niannian asked, "Did they manage to get the jade dragons?" Huang Ah Xia looked over with a meaningful glance.

She quite enjoyed this moment of holding everyone in suspense. Yao Yin and others looked at each other in silence, all choosing to endure for now.

Han Niannian said, "Lady Huang, don’t keep us in suspense, tell us quickly, please."

Huang Ah Xia dragged it out, tormenting Yao Yin, Bai Caiwei, and Han Niannian, making them uncomfortable, both angry and helpless, having to plead with soft words. Thoroughly enjoying the experience, Huang Ah Xia finally spoke seriously, "What happened next is even more astounding. There’s absolutely no word of it in the Jianghu. Even if you went to ask the Five Mountains Sword Alliance, you’d be chased away. Only I, Ah Xia, have heard it. So listen carefully."