I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life - Chapter 373 - 224: Celestial Venerable Tomb

In an instant of enlightenment, Li Jizhou had a vague guess about the purpose of the Dragon Aspect.

He also became more certain of his role in the Dragon Aspect’s eyes.

A tool.

A tool to restrain the Ninth Prince.

Though unsure how the Dragon Aspect would act against the Crown Prince, Li Jizhou was already convinced that he posed no security threat. The Dragon Aspect would even spare no effort to ensure his safety.

Weakening the Ninth Prince’s position in the Saint Emperor’s heart was all to qualify him to stand on the same level as the Ninth Prince.

“The Dragon Aspect doesn’t want any prince to prematurely gain the Jiuli Map and its recognition… therefore, he intends to execute the Cangming affair!”

“Father could not possibly be unprepared, right?”

After contemplating for a while, with limited information, Li Jizhou was unable to fully grasp the Dragon Aspect’s plan, and had no choice but to shake his head, hoping that the Saint Emperor had countermeasures in place.

Nonetheless, according to this inference, the Dragon Aspect’s time to act would be at least several hundred years away, ensuring a period of safety.

As for the Crown Prince, Li Jizhou had long ago figured him out. The late Empress was born into a literary family, one truly dedicated to the people, petitioning for their welfare. Li Yuan valued his reputation among the people, using it to placate and even mislead them, and made her Empress for this reason.

And the Crown Prince, influenced by the Empress since childhood, genuinely believed that winning the hearts of the people won the realm. During his travels years ago, he truly engaged in the activities now rumored about the Ninth Prince. Afterward, he received praise from the officials, and Li Yuan even once praised him in front of the court, which made him proud ever since.

What the Crown Prince said to Li Jizhou before his departure was truly heartfelt.

Thus, the Crown Prince would certainly not intentionally help the Ninth Prince spread such reputation.

Having sorted it all out, Li Jizhou no longer had concerns.

Previously worried about being used as a scapegoat among the three factions against each other, he no longer felt anxious.

After all, among the three princes competing, he was the weakest and needed protection.

Having stayed at the inn for ten days, and confirming that the Ninth Prince’s fame was increasingly evident, Li Jizhou was no longer troubled.

However, during this period, another news incidentally reached Li Jizhou, making him frown slightly.

“In recent years, the Eastern Desolation has really turned wicked. Aside from Li Jizhou of sixteen years ago forging immortality with Lower Grade talent, the Shangguan family in the Central Domain of the Eastern Desolation has surprisingly produced another prodigy.

It’s said to be some kind of Divine Body again!”

“Indeed, sixteen years ago, the exposure of the Moon Worship Dynasty’s Guanghan Seal by Li Jizhou was precisely because he used it to kill a prodigy of the Shangguan family!”

“Could it be that the Shangguan family has some bloodline nurturing method? How do they produce prodigies so frequently? Looking across our Jiuli Dynasty, over a thousand years there has only been one Nine Yang Dao Body. What does mere Eastern Desolation have to offer?”

…

“The Shangguan family!” A scene from sixteen years ago flashed in Li Jizhou’s mind, filling him with curiosity.

“Forget it, forget it, I do not have the capacity to resolve past karma now. I’ll deal with it later!”

Ultimately, unable to uncover more useful information, Li Jizhou shook his head and decided not to dwell on it.

Five days later, Li Jizhou checked out and left with the two women.

“Young Master, are we heading to Liangzhou?” The Sable, who hadn’t spoken all along, cautiously watched Li Jizhou’s advancing direction as she asked.

“Is this the direction of Liangzhou?” Li Jizhou slightly raised an eyebrow, intending merely to head opposite the Ninth Prince’s path.

“Young Master, Liangzhou has been quite tumultuous lately, that place might be chaotic and unsafe.” The Sable hurriedly further explained.

While staying in the inn for half a month, nearly everyday news from Liangzhou was heard.

Three months ago, Liangzhou suddenly manifested a sky-high anomaly, subsequently attracting many High-Tier cultivators there.

These days, rumors have emerged that even Commander Level figures from the Cangming Dynasty have been seen.

Following that, all sorts of legends started circulating.

The most widespread rumor stated that a Concealment Array placed by a significant figure prior to Dao transformation had failed, revealing ultimate treasures within.

The most captivating rumor suggested that an unforeseen glimpse into the heavens by a High-Tier augury master revealed that it’s the Dao transformation site of an ancient Celestial Venerable!

The fortunes of Liangzhou, from the initial Spiritual Treasure to the Profound Celestial Treasure, and now to Celestial Venerable Artifact.

There’s naturally no shortage of its cultivation heritage and numerous Divine Pills.

There’s even word circulating that it belonged to an ancient Celestial Venerable who obtained Immortal God Medicine, forcibly extending life for one more era, yet ultimately did not survive the Celestial Tribulation, passing away in resentment.

However, this rumor is believed by few.

“Ah Zi, the Young Master certainly intends to go to Liangzhou. If it’s truly a tomb of a Celestial Venerable, isn’t there a possibility of acquiring the Celestial Venerable Dao Fruit?

Don’t forget that the Young Master came out this time precisely for the Dao Foundation!” Hong Luan alluringly remarked.

“No, no! If it really is a tomb of a Celestial Venerable, it must be full of perils, along with numerous High-Tier cultivators. It’s too dangerous!” The Sable immediately shook her hands with concern.

Li Jizhou smilingly petted the Sable’s head, she was indeed cautious and naturally timid like a Wind-Ear Mink.

“No need to worry. Let’s go ahead!”

Under the heavens, what isn’t the king’s soil.

Liangzhou lies within Jiuli territory, thus belongs to Jiuli. Even if it’s truly a tomb of a Celestial Venerable, the Dynasty need not gather its great army; merely the Hidden Guards of the Dynasty could secure it.

This is the Central State Dynasty, not the Eastern Desolation.

As the Seventh Prince of the Dynasty, unless deep-seated conspiracies crafted by major figures in the court, he was nearly free from worry.

Furthermore, currently convinced that the Dragon Aspect would ensure his protection.

Additionally, this venture across the realm, for him, is for the Dao Foundation.

And for the Saint Emperor Li Yuan, it’s an evaluation of the princes.

If with such great fortune within the Dynasty’s territory one dares not venture, then what qualifies him as the Saint Emperor?

For all one knows, this rumor might be an evaluation tool set by the Saint Emperor, as the timing of the events is too coincidental.