Chapter 683: The Soul of the First Generation Qihuang in the Qihuang Bao Ku

Great Qi Dynasty, Wanggong.

Qi Ruohua sat in her position, listening to her subordinates' reply, and slowly stood up.

"So you're saying they really found it?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, they have indeed found it, but they have not yet broken the formation, cannot enter it, and are unsure if it's real or fake." The one kneeling is the White Wolf Vice Hall Master.

Jing Yuheng is not in the capital, so these matters fall on him.

The White Wolf Vice Hall Master was drenched in sweat; that pressure made it hard for him to breathe. Facing Qi Ruohua for the first time, that aura, that Dragon Might, made him tremble uncontrollably. The soul's suppression, the suppression of superiors over subordinates, made him bow his head.

Compared to facing the Myriad Poison Demon King, it's even more terrifying. Qi Ruohua's cultivation has increased greatly; sitting in that position, her cultivation advances a thousand miles a day, she has received the blessings of the Great Qi Dynasty's fortune, and with the support of Chen Chuyang's elixirs, her cultivation has already reached a terrifying level—at least in the eyes of the White Wolf Vice Hall Master, it is unfathomable.

"The formation of the Qihuang Bao Ku was laid down by the first emperor; later generations cannot break it, and afterwards, wanting to find it is also difficult."

"Only the Qi Family Treasure Vault remains, but even the Qi Family Treasure Vault cannot be fully controlled."

"This is Qi Ruohua's heartfelt thorn; as Qihuang, she cannot control everything."

"The Qi Family Treasure Vault holds many treasures; if fully controlled, naturally…"

"Qi Ruohua thought of many ways, but could not control it; the Qi Family Treasure Vault refused her entry. With no alternative, Qi Ruohua turned her attention to the Qihuang Bao Ku. She had searched for this treasure vault for a long time with no news, yet it was found by Zhuge Ruolan and the others—truly…"

"The Qihuang Bao Ku contains even more treasures than the Qi Family Treasure Vault."

"Sealed for so many years, how many treasures lie inside is unknown."

"Qi Ruohua can imagine how many heavenly materials and earthly treasures lie inside; if she were to obtain them all, would it not be…?"

"Thinking of this, Qi Ruohua's breathing quickened; most of the resources within the Great Qi Dynasty are controlled by those sects. As Qihuang, the emperor of a dynasty, she cannot control those resources, only able to watch, not possess."

"This matter, how could she tolerate it?"

"The Heavenly Heart Sect is a cancer upon the world; it must be eradicated."

"However, before eradicating the Heavenly Heart Sect, having found the Qihuang Bao Ku might help."

"Have you ever solved those formations?"

"The White Wolf Vice Hall Master immediately replied: 'Reporting to Your Majesty, I sent formation masters to try, but alas, they could not break it.'"

"Zhuge Ruolan and the others also could not break it; that woman left the capital early and went to Longshe Shan."

"Longshe Shan?"

"Are you sure it's Longshe Shan?"

"Qi Ruohua's voice involuntarily rose by several decibels; her eyes widened as she stared at the White Wolf Vice Hall Master."

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is indeed Longshe Shan."

"The White Wolf Vice Hall Master immediately replied, daring not to be the slightest bit negligent."

"Our people followed her to the vicinity of Longshe Cheng but could not enter; that woman certainly went to Longshe Shan, likely to seek Chen Chuyang's help."

"According to our speculation, Zhuge Ruolan has always been helping Chen Chuyang with his work; searching for the Qihuang Bao Ku was also Chen Chuyang's idea."

"Your Majesty, has the Hall Master also gone to Longshe Shan?"

"Better not."

"Qi Ruohua's expression changed; she waved her hand, and the White Wolf Vice Hall Master immediately stopped speaking."

"Awaiting Qi Ruohua's orders, at times like this he dare not speak again."

"After the time it takes to burn an incense stick."

"Qi Ruohua ordered: 'Send word to Jing Yuheng, telling her to return sooner.'"

"The news of the Qihuang Bao Ku cannot be concealed for long; soon those powers will know, and then it will be extremely lively."

"Deploy the Black Dragon Guard to watch the entrance; no one may approach."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The White Wolf Vice Hall Master immediately replied.

"Qi Ruohua raised her hand again: 'Wait.'"

"Your Majesty, please give your orders."

"If you encounter Chen Chuyang and his group, let them pass."

"Zhuge Ruolan and her group are the same; do not disturb them. As for others, such as the clans of the capital and other sects, anyone who approaches shall be killed without mercy."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Having received the order, the White Wolf Vice Hall Master turned and left."

"Qi Ruohua stared outside, rubbed her head, and said: 'Chen Chuyang, it seems you indeed know about the Qihuang Bao Ku; otherwise, why would you be searching near the capital?'"

"That's fine; the Qihuang Bao Ku—I also want to know what's inside, what secrets it hides."

"Those old fogies, one or two of them, are hiding things and won't let me know; this time I will personally take action."

"Rather than letting them benefit, it's better to benefit you, Chen Chuyang."

"Others cannot compare to Chen Chuyang."

"That person is the man she has taken a fancy to."

"From now on, he will always become one of her own; in her dealings with Chen Chuyang, Qi Ruohua has far less suspicion."

"The worries she previously had also dissipated in their previous interaction."

"Chen Chuyang, you must really give them a good thrashing for me."

"Qi Ruohua whispered softly."

"Her voice was long and slow."

"Longshe Shan."

"Heishanyang, upon hearing the news, exclaimed excitedly: 'Kid, the Qihuang Bao Ku has appeared—it shows your fortune has arrived; you can't stop it.'"

"Inside are countless heavenly materials and earthly treasures; any random item surpasses a fifth-grade spiritual elixir; if you can get in, kid, you'll be blessed."

"I'm telling you, kid, the Qihuang Bao Ku holds countless treasures; likewise, there are dangers."

"Chen Chuyang's expression turned stern; he turned to look at the slowly approaching Heishanyang and asked: 'What danger?'"

Anything the black mountain goat deems dangerous is certainly not weak.

Chen Chuyang must pay attention early on; he cannot be careless.

"Qihuang Bao Ku is a treasure vault built by the first-generation Qihuang; though called a treasure vault, it is actually a cave-heaven blessed land. You have also been to the Qi Family Bao Ku, so let me tell you: compared to the Qihuang Bao Ku, the Qi Family Bao Ku is nothing at all."

"Regardless of size or any other aspect, the Qi Family Bao Ku is nothing."

"The greatest danger inside the Qihuang Bao Ku is the soul of Qihuang hiding within it."

Chen Chuyang frowned, staring at the black mountain goat.

"Qihuang's soul?"

"Not bad, kid. The Qihuang Bao Ku, as the name suggests, is Qihuang's treasure vault; likewise, it is also Qihuang's tomb, where the first-generation Qihuang is buried."

The black mountain goat gave Chen Chuyang a deep look; tomb, treasure vault—connecting them, don't you understand yet?

In other words, that tomb has been opened, letting them enter.

The purpose goes without saying.

Chen Chuyang's expression turned stern as he said, "You mean Qihuang is still alive?"

"Not bad, kid. The first-generation Qihuang is still alive; the soul we encountered in the Qi Family Bao Ku where we are might be that of some emperor of the Qi Family, while the Qihuang Bao Ku hides the soul of the first-generation Qihuang inside."

"The first-generation Qihuang possesses boundless strength; he is a person from beyond the heavens."

"His power is tremendously fearsome; if you encounter him, you must be careful, lest you fall prey to his ways."

The black mountain goat spoke solemnly; it is rare to see it so solemn.