Perfect World - Chapter 463 - Chapter 463: Chapter 463 Ancestral Temple
Chapter 463: Chapter 463 Ancestral Temple
The imperial palace was vast, and ordinary people could easily get lost upon entering, as some areas were akin to small worlds, laid out with spatial arrays, unimaginably expansive.
At that moment, Shi Hao and his companions stepped into a sparse grassy area that seemed boundless at a glance, with the ground ahead a reddish hue and covered in gravel, akin to a vast desert.
Fortunately, after walking a certain distance, they finally arrived at their destination, an ancient temple that radiated light amidst the morning glow, sacred and yet peaceful.
This was the most important place for the imperial family–the Ancestral Temple.
If one were to categorize it, there would be the Sutra Scripture Tower and the Treasure Technique Hall among others, but collectively, it was an ancient temple, solemn and majestic, with the roof tiles appearing to flow with a pale golden hue in the sunlight. Despite its primitive and worn appearance, it still exuded the dignity of the royal domain.
This ancient temple carried too much history, standing tall from the ancient era until now, storing all the secret scriptures of the royal family, being the cornerstone of the national Great Path foundation.
As Shi Hao neared, his heart was filled with excitement, more thrilling than when he had seen various divine materials and magic artifacts in the inner treasury before. This was the place he most longed for.
The wilderness was silent, extremely vast, and in front of the ancient temple stood only an old pine tree, mighty in its presence, with cracked bark like a resting old dragon.
Aside from this, astonishingly, there wasn’t a single soldier present; the area was unguarded, lending it an air of tranquility and a lack of human vitality.
“Before the great catastrophe arrived, there were Venerable Ones of the imperial family stationed here, and being inside the imperial palace, it was as secure as a fortified stronghold, but…” War King sighed.
As the great catastrophe arrived, the Venerable Ones fell, vanishing from the world, leaving nothing behind but a few bloodstains.
“Huh?” Shi Hao was surprised. As he ascended the steps of the Ancestral Temple, he suddenly felt an indescribable dao rhythm that left him somewhat bewildered.
War King was astonished, and the old imperial bodyguard beside him opened his mouth as if to say something, but then quickly shut it again, afraid to disturb Shi Hao.
This Ancestral Temple was quite extraordinary. Throughout endless years, it’s unknown how many Human Emperors had studied the scriptures here, naturally leaving behind an indelible Great Path atmosphere that, over time, seemed to make the temple itself spirit-attuned.
Over long periods, occasionally someone would fall into an Enlightenment State here, not relying on the scriptures, not flipping through the ancient texts, but simply because of the ancient temple. However, such individuals were few and far between.
This was Shi Hao’s first time here; he hadn’t even observed the bone texts before, yet he directly touched upon the “dao,” resonating with it and falling into enlightenment, naturally causing surprise.
In an instant, rooted golden lotuses sprouted all over the ground in front of the temple doors, submerging Shi Hao, who stood in the center. Golden petals bloomed, emitting beams of golden light that swirled around him.
He himself also shone with lustrous treasure light and was enveloped by a fragrant scent, a manifestation of his body nearing the dao, resonating with the universe, coexisting with the Great Path.
“How remarkable, the younger generation is indeed frightening!” War King softly exclaimed, not unaware of Little Stone’s peerless talent, but witnessing with his own eyes brought a profound sense of emotion.
The old imperial bodyguard nodded and said, “Such a talent is rare even in the higher realms. I truly hope that one day the New Emperor will rise up and suppress all those self-righteous beings.”
Half an hour later, Shi Hao awakened, his mind clear and bright; the insights he gained during the great catastrophe were entirely condensed and solidified here, further sublimating.
At this moment, his body became more spirited, not only solid and immortal but also more in tune with the dao, making it easier to imprint characters and the like.
In a sense, this was more important than advancing in rank because it was an accumulation of potential, expanding his own endless treasure trove, and would one day open the divine treasury of his body, allowing him to soar to the heavens.
From this point on, Shi Hao’s cultivation would proceed even more smoothly, for his body and mind were both spirit-attuned and merged with the dao.
Shi Hao’s eyes were clear and bright as he finally entered the Ancestral Temple. There were indeed guardians here; several warrior dolls, extremely powerful, now deployed to protect the ancient temple.
Entering the temple, he felt a grand and sacred atmosphere, along with a royal majesty. The place was extremely solemn and dignified.
However, Shi Hao immediately furrowed his brows; in the temple were some white jade tables, but the bone texts on them had clearly been greatly reduced–they had been moved away.
War King also frowned, feeling frustrated and helpless, explaining that after the great catastrophe, some Princes, princesses, and royal uncles had broken into this place and taken away some of the scriptures.
Shi Hao’s brows twitched again; it was that group of people again, colluding with the Outer Domain’s Great Sect, wanting to ascend and become the New Emperor, recklessly looting and plundering, which he found displeasing.
“Originally, there was a Golden-winged Great Peng Soaring the Sky Chart here, an extremely precious dao chart bearing the genuine essence of the Golden-Winged Peng Race,” the old imperial bodyguard pointed at a wall, which was now empty.
Shi Hao’s heart skipped a beat; the divine technique of the Golden-Winged Peng Race, as a legacy, was invaluable. Had he not already mastered the true Kun Peng’s technique, he would have been extremely frustrated.
“Here was a Peacock Chart, with lightning as vast as tens of thousands of feet, surging to the nine heavens, striking the heavens,” the old imperial bodyguard continued, pointing to another blank area.
This time, Shi Hao could not remain calm. He practiced divine thunder, proficient in Suan Ni Divine Technique, but it was ultimately a legacy version. He greatly hoped to obtain a more complete method from the race; such a chart, if intact, would have allowed him to corroborate his techniques.
“Do you know who took this chart away?” Shi Hao asked in a deep voice.
“Your Majesty need not be angered, although the Suan Ni Seal has gone missing, this precious symbol is something this old servant is proficient in and can be presented to you,” War King suddenly spoke up.
“Oh?” Shi Hao was surprised and then showed delight.
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The Imperial Titles of the Shi Clan were initially conferred by the imperial family, but as the years passed, they could only be referred to as the Royal Family, who naturally also mastered some very important sacred arts of the imperial lineage.
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The old imperial bodyguard laughed and said, “In fact, Your Majesty need not worry. Stone Country possesses two Nation-Protecting Divine Skills, both of which are precious techniques of the Primordial Ancients’ Ferocious Beasts, one of which is the Suanni Law.”
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Implicitly, the art recorded in the ‘Suanni Frolics Under the Heavens Chart’ was merely a lost heritage technique, and there were true pureblood Divine Skills–with those, one need not be too concerned.
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Upon hearing this, the War King shook his head and said, “We have already searched here and found nothing.”
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“Do not worry. These two treasures will not be lost. They must be in the hands of the Human Emperor and should be recorded elsewhere,” the old guard had heard some secrets.
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There were two Nation-Protecting Divine Skills, one being the Bixie Technique, and the other being the Suanni Law. In fact, a long time ago, there was a third technique passed down by the Guardian Spirit, which unfortunately was truly lost during a period of turmoil.
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“I heard that, although the Bixie Technique seems intact, some parts of it have actually been lost. Only the Suan Ni Divine Technique remains truly complete,” the War King furrowed his brow.
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“There is indeed such a saying. The Bixie Divine Power lost some characters during a great upheaval that shook the nation’s fate. It appears splendid, but is no longer complete,” the old guard sighed.
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Hearing this, Shi Hao was greatly moved. In the ancient era, Stone Country truly reached its pinnacle. Originally, it had three earth-shattering precious techniques, all of which were Heaven Rank–such magnificence.
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Sadly, one had been completely lost, one was imperfect, and now only the Suanni Law remained, but he still had to find it himself.
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However, he was quite satisfied. He was already cultivating the Divine Skills of lightning, and now if he could inherit the legacy of a pureblood Heaven Rank Ferocious Beast, it would perfectly complement what he lacked.
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They continued to move forward, finding many bone texts, which recorded numerous cultivation methods. Shi Hao perused them as he went. Although they could not compare to the ‘Primal True Solution,’ they could still provide inspiration.
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Unfortunately, some important bone texts, such as Jade Bone Slabs and Silver Secret Tomes, were missing, taken away by others, which made this place seem somewhat diminished.
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“There was once a Peacock Chart here, with Five-colored Divine Light that split the heavens, utterly profound.”
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After hearing such an introduction, Shi Hao’s expression darkened because, it seemed, all the exceptionally precious techniques had been stolen, leaving nothing behind.
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The War King laughed and said, “Don’t worry, Your Majesty. If you wish to cultivate these techniques, I can summon various Lords with Imperial Titles to demand these techniques. After all, when they branched out from the imperial family, all the ancestors of these great lords cultivated some of the imperial family’s Great Divine Powers.”
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“Is that possible?” Shi Hao was moved, showing a look of joy.
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“No problem,” the War King nodded.
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Shi Hao immediately relaxed. The loss of bone texts in the Ancestral Temple was severe, but as long as some important methods could be retrieved, it would still be a pleasant surprise.
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Afterward, as he made his way, he listened to the old guard recount the mysteries of various Divine Skills, his heart ablaze with eagerness. Regardless of whether they were lost or not, to regain them would be a significant gain.
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Shi Hao was greatly unsettled; he had not expected inheriting the throne to bring such heaven-defying benefits. Not to mention the treasury, just the Ancestral Temple itself–if the techniques were not lost–would surely drive one mad with excitement.
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Upon reflection, it should be so; after all, it is the foundation of a country’s Great Path–whether it be Divine Materials, Magic Artifacts, or Divine Skills, they are naturally world-shaking and cannot be compared with the ordinary schools.
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“With the resources of an entire nation at my disposal, if such cultivation doesn’t allow me to overpower the present day, then the title of young supreme being would be in vain,” Shi Hao mused to himself.
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He sat cross-legged on a cushion, in a quiet room within the Ancestral Temple, built specifically for the Human Emperor to peruse the scriptures. He wanted to try entering the Enlightenment State once again.
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The War King and the old guard left and stood guard at the entrance of the Ancestral Temple.
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“Where exactly is the great Suanni method?” Shi Hao whispered. Then, with a thought, he took out the Human Emperor’s Seal and observed it closely, attempting to operate it.
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“Humm!”
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Suddenly, the entire stone chamber trembled; then, Purple Qi Coming from the East intertwined with bolts of golden lightning, turning the place into an expanse of thunder.
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On the wall, a gigantic Suan Ni appeared, golden with purple stripes, fierce and ferocious, terrifying beyond belief, as if it was about to pounce through the stone wall.
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“Suan Ni Divine Technique!”
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Shi Hao exclaimed, and then couldn’t help laughing aloud, for it indeed had something to do with the Human Emperor’s Seal, and he had obtained it just like that.
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This gain was truly enormous; a Heaven Rank precious technique of a supreme Ferocious Beast was now in his hands, more significant than anything else, and undoubtedly, his combat power would soar dramatically henceforth.
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Lightning is one of the most fearsome powers in the world. With the great Suanni method emerging, Shi Hao would surely become even more valiant and invincible.
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“Now is not the time to study it; there are issues with some War Generals and Lords with Imperial Titles that need to be dealt with,” Shi Hao murmured, imprinting the Suan Ni Mark firmly in his mind.
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“Uh, there’s also a beautiful captive.” Shi Hao spoke, taking out a Bronze Block. Light blossomed in his palm, opening up a golden pathway.
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