Chapter 193: Reaching the peak of all races, is the Lord of all races

Being able to make a cultivator of Lady Youlan's level shocked, it must not be an ordinary treasure.

Seeing everyone's eyes around her, Lady Youlan began to explain.

"This is the World-Suppressing Bronze Coffin recorded in ancient books, an object from the Primordial Era, even older than the ancient era. It is said that at that time, there were immortals on this continent."

According to her, the Primordial Era was very chaotic, and many planes could be connected through so-called spatial tunnels.

At that time, wars between all races were frequent, and this continent, as one of the main battlefields of the war of all races, must have been devastated.

It is said that when the human race was in danger, immortal race experts sacrificed themselves to lay down nine World-Suppressing Bronze Coffins on the continent, blocking the invasion of other races and allowing the human race to recuperate.

Various classics record how the immortal race helped the human race; only the immortal race was considered friendly to the human race, while other races either looked down on the human race or treated the human race as rations.

Actually, Li Chen had seen Primordial races; when he was in Tiger Crouch City, Li Chen once saw a young man named Wing Feather, who was a person with part of the bloodline of the Heavenly Wing God Race.

After listening to Lady Youlan's explanation, Li Chen began to ponder; one couldn't fully believe the words that the immortal race was good to the human race; after all, it was a rumor from the ancient era.

But as long as he found these nine World-Suppressing Bronze Coffins, perhaps he could open channels to other planes and achieve the plane ascension plan.

Thinking of this, he reached out and gently touched the carvings on the coffin.

The coffin suddenly let out a low roar, as if responding to his touch.

Just at this time, the system sent a prompt sound.

【Congratulations to the host for finding the World-Suppressing Bronze Coffin, special task 'Disaster of the Human Race' opened.】

【Disaster of the Human Race: In order to suppress the development of the human race, the immortal race set up nine World-Suppressing Bronze Coffins, making the cultivation upper limit of the human race stop at the Sage Realm. Only by ascending to the Immortal Realm can one obtain improvement. To break the restriction, one needs to find the nine World-Suppressing Bronze Coffins and close them according to the method.】

【This task is very dangerous. Once the restriction is broken, the current plane will directly connect to the Immortal Realm, and the upper limit restriction will also be lifted.】

Seeing the system prompt like this, Li Chen felt relieved; this matched his impression of other races.

In Li Chen's view, lifespan is a hard currency for many races, and the immortal race probably masters the method of increasing lifespan.

The more he thought about it, the more Li Chen felt that ascending to immortality was meaningless.

Isn't so-called ascending to immortality just going to work for the immortal race and then begging them to reward some spiritual treasures that increase lifespan?

Perhaps in the eyes of many cultivators, ascending to immortality is the only dream.

But for Li Chen, ascending to immortality is a last resort.

As long as the restriction is lifted and the strength upper limit is improved, isn't it just enslaving the immortal race?

Li Chen never believes in any principles; whoever has the bigger fist has the principles.

The Golden Great Era has appeared; when he opens the plane ascension, lets the human race develop rapidly, and reaches the peak of all races, then he will be the Lord of all races!

Wouldn't that be better?

"Do you know where the other World-Suppressing Bronze Coffins are?"

Li Chen asked Lady Youlan beside him.

"I'm not clear about this. I only know there is such a rumor, but this thing should be distributed in various places on the continent, and finding it is by no means an easy task."

Lady Youlan answered earnestly; at this time, she still didn't know Li Chen's plan.

Ordinary cultivators, like Lady Youlan, all believe in the beautiful legends of the immortal race.

Li Chen didn't say anything for the time being, but he already had plans in his heart.

The cultivation technique given by the system is "Nine Heavens Dragon Vein Technique", and Li Sining, who cultivates "Nine Heavens Dragon Vein Technique", can sense these.

So as long as she cultivates to the Sage Realm Great Perfection, she should be able to find the nine World-Suppressing Bronze Coffins.

Li Chen felt that he only needed to unify the entire plane before Li Sining cultivated to the peak, and he could start the plan.

In order to avoid chaos, this World-Suppressing Bronze Coffin was left here, and when Li Chen came out, he personally set up a seal.

To open this seal, one's strength must be about the same as Li Chen's.

A small episode occurred on the way back; when Wu Nanzhi summoned the Sage Tiger, the Sage Tiger seemed to want to eat the Sage Beast egg in Li Sining's hand.

When the Sage Tiger saw Li Chen's eyes, it immediately dismissed this idea.

From this, it can be seen that the breed inside the Sage Beast egg should not be of the tiger type.

The Sage Tiger's pace was very fast, and it would arrive at the Imperial Capital in the evening.

Li Sining loved the Sage Beast egg so much she couldn't put it down.

She actually didn't like raising pets much; the pets other Imperial Princes gave her in the past, she just fed them casually.

But this was given to her by Li Chen, so in her view, the meaning was different.

She liked everything related to Li Chen very much.

Li Sining decided to hatch the Sage Beast egg well.

Lady Youlan also analyzed that according to the patterns on the Sage Beast egg, the Sage Beast inside is mostly a very rare dragon pet.

This is also why the Sage Tiger wanted to eat it.

Li Chen had just arrived at the Imperial Capital when he heard that Master Wanfeng and Wu Wu Laoyezi had arrived.

In the evening, he had a dinner with these two, plus Lady Youlan.

Li Chen also took out the information provided by the Northern Army, which was the weather trouble encountered and the results of the investigation.

Wu Wu Laoyezi was not very familiar with formations and the like; Master Wanfeng and Lady Youlan, as sect cultivators, still had some understanding.

"Being able to call wind and rain, drive thunder and lightning on a large scale, there should be an altar, and it must be placed in a suitable place."

Master Wanfeng could only analyze simply now; the specific situation would have to wait until he went north to observe the terrain before making a judgment.

"If our goal this time is the Great Snow Mountain, then I can prepare some magic treasures to prevent being at a disadvantage in that environment."

Lady Youlan put forward her point of view; in battles of the same level, time and place also need to be considered.

Some cultivators have their abilities improved in extremely cold places, but cultivators who are not familiar with this environment cannot even exert their full strength.

The four decided to set off early tomorrow morning, and this dinner was almost over.

Leaving the Imperial Palace, on the way back, Master Wanfeng noticed some problems.

Theoretically, Lady Youlan shouldn't be the last to arrive at the Imperial Capital, so why did it feel like she arrived the fastest?

And Lady Youlan seemed very familiar with the Imperial Palace; could it be that she came too many times?

Master Wanfeng was very familiar with Biyou Tianzun and only knew Lady Youlan; in his impression, this Lady Youlan was notoriously cold and it was indeed not easy to ask.

Actually, he only needed to ask his daughter to know that Lady Youlan lived in the palace.

Lady Youlan also just put on a show, symbolically leaving the Imperial Palace with Master Wanfeng and Wu Wu Laoyezi, and after saying goodbye at the place, she secretly returned to the Imperial Palace.

Thinking that Li Chen was going to punish her tonight, she was very nervous, but she had already said the words and couldn't not do it.

And Li Chen, just as he was preparing to go back to rest, saw Eunuch Cui walk over and say that the Fifth Imperial Prince Li Ran requested an audience.

Li Ran was the Imperial Prince whose eyes were gouged out, whose hand and foot meridians were broken, and who was also castrated.

Under Li Chen's special pardon, he was able to leave the Cold Palace and secretly began to cultivate the technique he created himself; it could be said that his talent was still very strong, surviving after being placed in a dead end.

It had indeed been a while since he saw Li Ran, so Li Chen let Eunuch Cui bring him in.

Not long after, Li Chen saw a person with covered eyes and steady steps walk into the Imperial Study.

As soon as Li Ran entered, he kowtowed and said: "Subject Li Ran, see Your Majesty."

Li Chen was able to let him out, so he was naturally very grateful, and the kowtowing was also from the heart.

"Get up, is there anything so late?"

Li Chen looked at the fifth son; this guy was indeed a bit more spirited than when he first saw him.

Changing into an outfit, then covering his eyes, he indeed had the feeling of a small expert.

However, the feminine aura on his body was a bit heavy, which was probably also the reason for cultivating the technique he created himself.

After Li Ran got up, he took out an "Imperial Dragon Sacred Scripture" from his bosom; this was already the third one he had found.

This made Li Chen a bit strange; he let Pang Jin wipe out the remnants of the previous dynasty, but they didn't find this thing. How did Li Ran find it?

After he took the "Imperial Dragon Sacred Scripture", he asked his doubts.

Li Ran answered: "To tell you the truth, the technique I cultivate is also adapted from the technique of the previous dynasty; the 'Imperial Dragon Sacred Scripture' has a special aura, and I can feel it when I pass by nearby."

His sense was similar to Li Sining's; cultivating a specific technique would make one have a sense for specific things.

Having finally cultivated to a small success, and seeing Li Chen, Li Ran also began to flatter Li Chen's 'achievements'.

Clearing out the remnants of the previous dynasty, destroying the Wang family, reorganizing the two major sect alliances; these were all problems that the late emperor was very troubled by.

Don't ask Li Ran why he knows, because at that time Li Ran had the qualifications to help the late emperor handle state affairs, so he naturally knew these clearly.

This was also the main reason why the Crown Prince hated Li Ran.

As Li Chen became more and more powerful, Li Ran also knew that if he wanted revenge, he must rely on Li Chen.

The main purpose of Li Ran's visit this time was that he heard Li Chen had declared war on the Sassan Dynasty, and the Western Army of the Tian Ce Dynasty temporarily had no commander.

With Li Ran's prestige and status, it was not enough to be a commander; no one would be convinced.

What he thought was that he hoped Li Chen would give him a chance in this war to show his military talent. Before being harmed, Li Ran was a veritable six-sided Imperial Prince, knowing everything, and his talent in all aspects was very high.

Hearing Li Chen's silence, he immediately knelt down again to show his loyalty.

Li Ran could only beg now, without any other way.

Who would have thought that the Fifth Imperial Prince, who had such a hard bone even after being harmed to this extent, would show such a humble appearance.

"Since you say so, then when you find all five "Imperial Dragon Sacred Scriptures", I will let you go."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will definitely find them as soon as possible."

Getting Li Chen's permission, Li Ran was very excited, feeling that this world was becoming more and more hopeful.

Just now Li Chen was only thinking that if he wanted to open the plane ascension plan, he indeed needed some ruthless and capable subordinates, preferably with very strong military and planning abilities.

Taking this opportunity, he could also consider Li Ran's ability, whether it was as comprehensive as the records.

After Li Ran left, Li Chen was also thinking, should he go and recruit some people with extremely high talent, widely recruiting talents, but where to find such people?

What he didn't know was that quite a few people with extremely high talent and excellent luck had already entered the court as officials.

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Just as Li Chen got up, preparing to go find Lady Youlan to discuss the next life topic, the system refreshed the task.

【Congratulations to the host for completing the task 'Mystical Realm exploration (Group)', rewarding Heavenly-Grade Nourishing Essence Pill x10, martial skill "Galloping Dragon Heaven-Opening Hand".】

【Time-limited task: Clouds of Suspicion in the Demonic Cave.】

【Task requirements: The host cultivates to the peak of the Condensing Essence Realm, can go to the designated demonic cave, wait for the demonic cave to open, and personally kill 100 demonic creatures to complete the task. Time limit: 180 days.】

In Li Chen's view, this is an advanced combat task.

The so-called demonic cave is the place where ancient demonic races fell; some creatures stay inside for a long time and will be demonized.

The combat power of demonized creatures will be improved.

The "Galloping Dragon Heaven-Opening Hand" given by the system might be a special technique for dealing with demonic creatures.

It's just a small dungeon for the Condensing Essence Realm; Li Chen can solve it in minutes after he returns.

The big dungeon Li Chen has to solve on the spot is naturally Lady Youlan.

Li Chen was very curious; future tasks would definitely become more and more difficult, perhaps including challenging strong people.

If he really challenged an acquaintance, that would be fun.

Returning to the sleeping palace, he found that besides Lady Youlan, there were two other women.

Hearing that Li Chen was going north, Ji Lianyu and the Princess of Zhennan naturally came to serve Li Chen voluntarily.

The purpose, of course, was to beg Li Chen to take care of the vanguard general of the Northern Army, Xu Zifeng.

This made Li Chen's eyes light up; Lady Youlan and the Princess of Zhennan were women whose figures and temperaments were similar to the Empress Dowager.

Li Chen let them both change into the same clothes as the Empress Dowager, and the makeup was also made very similar.

Ji Lianyu was very familiar with the Empress Dowager and gave pointers to the two beautiful women in behavior, letting them better imitate the Empress Dowager.

Lady Youlan was so shy she couldn't do it; she had long known that Li Chen had this intention, but because it was too embarrassing, she had always been unwilling. Who made her lose the bet this time.

The Princess of Zhennan was even more shy, but once Xu Zifeng was mentioned, she was very hardworking, and even compared herself with Lady Youlan.

This made Li Chen happy.

The next day, Li Chen rode the Dragon Soaring Black Obsidian and led the Imperial Guard to the north.

The Sage Realm experts of the Tian Ce Dynasty finally appeared, and as soon as they appeared, there were four!

At the same time, Xu Zifeng had long lost contact with the main force of the Northern Army; if it weren't for hearing that the Snow Eagle Royal Court was still sending troops to catch them, the Northern Army Commander Guo Poyun would have thought Xu Zifeng was already dead.

The current Xu Zifeng had already led the vanguard army into the depths of the Great Snow Mountain.

The snow here was very thick, half a person high.

Military horses had great difficulty walking here, and they needed to be careful at all times not to fall into ice caves.

"Your Highness, this vast Great Snow Mountain isn't even marked on the map. If this continues, there will probably be danger."

After walking here for a while, Ma Hei couldn't help but complain.

Military rations were bottoming out; if they couldn't find supplies, let alone find the Snow Leopard God, whether they could live until tomorrow was a problem.

"Didn't you notice that there isn't even a demonic beast in this place?"

Xu Zifeng said while moving forward.

Ma Hei nodded; he was worried because there were no demonic beasts.

If there were huge demonic beasts or groups of demonic beasts, they could kill them for rations.

And there were no traces of human habitation nearby, which was clearly a dead end.

According to Ma Hei, they should have followed the footprints they found yesterday to find the station of the Snow Eagle Royal Court in the Great Snow Mountain; as long as they attacked that place, the morale of the Snow Eagle Royal Court would be shaken.

Not only that, they could also obtain a large amount of supplies.

At that time, Xu Zifeng said that he felt there were good things here.

Relying only on a 'he felt', he dared to bring a large army to this place.

Ma Hei felt that if he really died here this time, he might lose the face of the Witchcraft Sacred Land.

Even if he died in battle, it was better than dying inexplicably in the Great Snow Mountain.

To stabilize Ma Hei's emotions, Xu Zifeng continued: "The Snow Leopard God is very sacred in the north, but it is actually just a powerful demonic beast. Demonic beasts like this kind of animal have a certain sense of territory. The more powerful the demonic beast, the stronger the sense of territory."

"It won't let other creatures stay in its territory, so there are no creatures here. I think it just happens to be the location of the Snow Leopard God."

Hearing Xu Zifeng's explanation, Ma Hei didn't know what to say; this possibility indeed existed.

Anyway, I'm accompanying you to be crazy this time; if we find food before dark, we won't die.

If we can't find it after dark, we will probably have to be buried here tomorrow.

Ma Hei didn't know why Xu Zifeng had such strong confidence, relying only on a guess to go deep into a place without human habitation.

Along the way, the route Xu Zifeng chose was also very strange.

Before it was dark, Ma Hei was a bit speechless.

Because they really found the forbidden area of the Snow Eagle Royal Court.

There was a huge cave entrance in the mountains in front of them, just like the cave dwelling of an ancient powerful cultivator.

There were totems of the Snow Eagle Royal Court near the cave dwelling; Ma Hei had been fighting the Snow Eagle Royal Court for some time and couldn't have remembered wrong.

Under Xu Zifeng's leadership, the vanguard army approached the entrance of the forbidden area.

I don't know if Xu Zifeng was lucky or if there were no restrictions here at all, but the vanguard army successfully entered the cave entrance.

In front was a huge stone gate, and there were decryption mechanisms outside the gate.

There were more than ten different giant balls that needed to be moved to suitable positions separately, probably to open the gate.

Ma Hei felt that it was finally his turn to play.

As an expert at the peak of the Heavenly Abyss Realm, and with various experiences, the mechanism was definitely not a problem.

But he decrypted for a full hour without any progress.

In the end, it was Xu Zifeng who accidentally pushed the ball on the mechanism, and the gate opened.

Xu Zifeng's action won the cheers of the soldiers.

This made Ma Hei very uncomfortable, making it seem like he had no effect at all.

Entering the large stone gate, in front was a spacious hall, where various precious spiritual herbs and ores were placed, emitting a faint fragrance.

And in a corner of the hall, there was a clear spiritual spring, the spring water gurgling, and drinking a mouthful could make one feel refreshed.

Besides this, there were mountains of food.

Ma Hei finally understood that this should be the foundation of the Snow Eagle Royal Court.

If they lost the battle, the people of the Snow Eagle Royal Court could retreat here and continue to develop for hundreds of years before coming out.

The supplies inside were enough to support them.

There were also some passages in the cave, not knowing where they led.

Letting the soldiers rest here, Ma Hei continued to advance and explore with Xu Zifeng.

Xu Zifeng's luck was also heaven-defying; randomly entering a passage, before walking inside, he heard powerful breathing!

When Xu Zifeng stepped on a place, outside the Great Snow Mountain, in the Heavenly Trench of the Snow Eagle Tribe's Sacred Mountain, someone suddenly opened their eyes.

"Not good, someone is trespassing in our forbidden area!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 194 =====