Chapter 509 - 313: Emperor Yan’s Hidden Legacy (Part 2)

As he thought, Chu Ming’s Heart Spirit completely sank into the Sea of Consciousness.

In the Sea of Consciousness, thousands of fragments floated over the Primordial Qi Lake, falling like rain, crashing into the lake below, causing ripples.

Inside the Primordial Qi Mansion, the accumulated Primordial Qi condensed into liquid, the Silver Lake turning into a mirror.

Because the Book collection Lake in the Sea of Consciousness continuously produced pure Primordial Qi, the lake formed by the Primordial Qi Mansion was three times the size it was during Lower Realm Perfection of the Fourth Realm Primordial Qi Lake Realm.

The vast Primordial Qi Lake shone brilliantly, boundless.

The Sea of Consciousness Primordial Qi Lake continued to absorb fragments, from ripples to waves, until the surface surged, white mist rising.

The mist was like a fierce beast in the water, actively swallowing the fragments floating in the air.

When all the fragments became inspiration, the evolution of Primordial Qi reached its peak.

Zzzzzz...

The Silver Lake in the Primordial Qi Mansion was no longer calm as before, first raising silver waves, then like the Sea of Consciousness Primordial Qi Lake, creating waves, layer upon layer.

These waves should have produced a deafening ’boom’ or ’splashing’ sound, but Chu Ming only heard a ’zzzzz’ sound from the Silver Lake in the Primordial Qi Mansion.

Where does the sound come from?

He summoned his Primordial Consciousness, entered the Primordial Qi Mansion, and sank under the Silver Lake.

The Silver Lake had a bottom, its soil like loam, and within the soil, it seemed a seed was forming.

Primordial Qi Warrior Fifth Realm, Primordial Qi Seed Realm.

"Primordial Qi Seed... Primordial Qi Seed..."

Chu Ming suddenly realized, the ’zzzzz’ sound disappeared, the seed formed.

Crack, crack, crack...

Soon, the seed’s surface cracked, more than a dozen green tendrils grew out, rooting in the loam.

[Mountain and Sea Divine Qi·Primordial Qi Seed (Early Primordial Qi Seed)]

[Progress: 11/100]

The cultivation technique was successfully deduced.

Primordial Qi Warrior Fifth Realm Primordial Qi Seed Realm, breakthrough was made.

The Primordial Qi Seed absorbed nutrients like a seed, quickly diminishing the Silver Primordial Qi Lake.

Pure Primordial Qi produced by the Book collection Lake in the Sea of Consciousness entered the Primordial Qi Mansion for replenishment, cycling repeatedly, stabilizing the Primordial Qi Seed.

Chu Ming opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing across them.

A thought spread.

Three miles... Seven miles... Ten miles... Fifteen miles... Twenty miles...

This was originally the limit of [Sword Gourd Spirit]’s exploration range.

But...

Twenty-five miles... Twenty-seven miles... Thirty miles...

Primordial Qi Warrior Fifth Realm, enhanced Primordial Consciousness, the exploration range of [Sword Gourd Spirit] expanded to thirty miles.

Snowfall filled the sky, deep mountain old forest, inn guests and merchants, as if right in front of him.

Standing up, dusting off, walking out of the cave, the sky was already bright.

Chu Ming’s expression was calm, looking ahead.

Swoosh!

The Elemental Shield split into nine, wrapping around himself.

He soared into the sky, stepping onto the cloud peak with snow.

Direction, North Snow County.

...

Qin Capital, Imperial City, Jinluan Hall.

Emperor Qin dressed in a golden robe, sat in the hall, face pale.

Below the hall, civil and military officials gathered, their expressions varied.

Suddenly.

"Cough cough..." Emperor Qin coughed violently, spitting black blood.

"Your Majesty!" The ministers were alarmed.

"No... cough cough... problem..." Emperor Qin wiped the black blood from his mouth, his complexion worsening, his vitality seeming to be dwindling.

"I... don’t have many days left... cough cough!" Another violent cough.

"Your Majesty has a body worth a thousand gold, there will be no harm." Minister of the Ministry of Rites Qi Nankai urgently called: "Holy Doctor! Call the Holy Doctor quickly!"

"Qi Aiqing..." Emperor Qin looked at Qi Nankai, "No need."

"All dear ministers," Emperor Qin glanced at others, "Today could be my last morning court; if you have business, please raise it, if not, dismiss court."

"Cough cough..."

"Your Majesty..." Several old ministers’ eyes were moist.

"Since there is no business, then dismiss court."

Emperor Qin left with the support of several palace maids, the officials left the Jinluan Hall, whispering quietly in pairs or threes.

"His Majesty really is..."

"Sigh, this sky may change."

"Change what? There is still the Crown Prince!"

"Lord Hee, you think too simply, that person in North Snow County has already set out on the road to the capital."

"What do you mean? King of North Snow dares..."

"What’s wrong with daring? How did His Majesty get poisoned and injured in the east suburbs hunting ground?"

"Wasn’t it Sikong Heng who did it?"

"Sikong Heng? Heh, to my knowledge, it was orchestrated by that person in North Snow County."

Minister of the Ministry of Personnel Liao Yuan spoke in a deep voice, then looked to the person beside him: "Right, Grand Commandant Pei?"

"Where did Minister Liao hear this news? I have never heard of it." Grand Commandant Pei Qing’s eyes slightly changed, but he concealed it well.

"Grand Commandant Pei was responsible for protecting His Majesty that day, directly facing Blood Leech’s attack. Didn’t notice anything unusual?" Minister of the Ministry of Personnel Liao Yuan asked again.

"Is Minister Liao interrogating me?" Pei Qing’s tone was icy.

If it were yesterday, if someone questioned like this, he would definitely think the plan was exposed and prepare to flee, but today, seeing Emperor Qin’s critical condition, he was reassured.

As long as Emperor Qin died, King of North Snow took the Jinluan Hall, he would be a great contributor; who dared to question, he would kill.

Pei Qing looked at Minister of the Ministry of Personnel Liao Yuan, eyes cold.

Liao Yuan’s heart trembled, not daring to speak further.

He had just heard some rumor, saying there was another hidden truth in His Majesty’s assassination at the east suburbs hunting ground, that Grand Commandant Pei Qing might be one of the traitors, colluding with that King of North Snow; today with His Majesty heavily ill, he asked such questions in urgency.

Facing Pei Qing’s cold eyes, he finally realized.

Not to mention Pei Qing was a Grand Commandant in Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm Perfection, stronger than him considerably, and now His Majesty was gravely ill, about to pass, who knows who will hold power in the future.

Disaster comes from the mouth... disaster comes from the mouth...

Liao Yuan kept silent, slightly nodded to Pei Qing, and quickly left.

Pei Qing’s mere gaze greatly changed Liao Yuan’s attitude, the several ministers present had varied thoughts.

"Everyone, I still have official duties, goodbye!" Pei Qing’s face was icy, flicking his sleeve and leaving.

"..."

...

Behind Jinluan Hall.

"Your Majesty..."

A person kneeling on the ground who was quite similar to Emperor Qin in appearance, his face pale, black blood stains on the corner of his mouth.

"Is my golden chair comfortable?"