Chapter 83

Ling Xiao didn't expect this; what was so terrifying about just a sword?

Seeing the puzzled expression on his disciple, Ling Lingfa thought for a moment and asked, "When I used the Heavenly Flying Immortal technique last night, did you see it?"

Ling Xiao was taken aback, realizing that he wasn't talking about the sword's magnificent power but the accompanying phenomena!

"I saw it," he nodded solemnly.

"What shape was it?"

"Dragon-shaped! The pressure was intense!"

Ling Lingfa and the Emperor exchanged a smile and said, "That's the aura of fortune!"

Ling Xiao was momentarily speechless. Why? Because the presence of the aura of fortune meant there were demons and monsters! The world had instantly transformed from a martial arts world to a world of immortals. Was this a collective server update?

Ling Lingfa, unaware of Ling Xiao's thoughts, continued, "Do you know what the aura of fortune is?"

Ling Xiao shook his head, "I'm waiting for you to tell me!"

Ling Lingfa said solemnly, "Since the Yellow Emperor unified the human race, humans have become the main characters in the world. The aura of fortune was thus born! Although the Xuanyuan clan is descended from the Yellow Emperor, they are not the leaders of the human race, so they do not possess the aura of fortune. However, the Xuanyuan Sword does!"

Ling Xiao nodded, "The Xuanyuan Sword is a sacred artifact that helped the Yellow Emperor unify the world. It makes sense that it possesses the aura of fortune. But what are the specific effects of the aura of fortune?"

The Emperor continued, "The effects are significant! When a country has the aura of fortune, it enjoys peace and prosperity. When the people have the aura of fortune, they live long and encounter good luck. If a martial artist has the aura of fortune, their realm can advance rapidly, and becoming a grandmaster is no longer a dream!"

Ling Xiao was shocked, "That's so powerful! Why not just take it!"

Ling Lingfa chuckled, "I've thought of that too! But do you know how the previous dynasty fell?"

"What do you mean? Wasn't it overthrown by the founding emperor?"

Ling Lingfa shook his head, "The previous dynasty was very powerful, but the Xuanyuan clan's interference was too severe. The last emperor, unable to bear it any longer, decided to use the entire dynasty's strength to seize the Xuanyuan Sword!"

Ling Xiao suddenly understood, "No need to say, they definitely failed!"

"Exactly. The current Xuanyuan clan is no longer the descendants of the Yellow Emperor. Their original surname is Ji, and they are descendants of the Zhou Dynasty. Everyone thought they only possessed the Xuanyuan Sword but couldn't use it. However, in the end, one person wielded the divine sword and with a single swing, thousands of soldiers were instantly killed!" Ling Lingfa sighed, "The founding emperor took advantage of this opportunity to start a rebellion, and the Xuanyuan clan also intended to change the dynasty. The two sides agreed, and thus the Great Ming Dynasty was established!"

This is like a nuclear weapon! Ling Xiao's mind was in chaos. He asked, "So the Xuanyuan clan still holds power in the government!" This question was directed at the Emperor.

The Emperor snorted angrily, "They don't care about the affairs of the state or the lives of the people! They only know how to indulge themselves. For example, during each selection, they always take the most beautiful and talented women, leaving only the less desirable ones. Even though they are my subjects, I still have to accept them!"

Ha! That's the real reason for your anger!

"Wait!" Ling Xiao suddenly thought of something and asked, "If the leader of the human race has the aura of fortune, then as an emperor, shouldn't you also have it? Why did the previous dynasty lose?"

"This involves the distribution of the aura of fortune. If we divide the aura of fortune in the world into ten parts, the Jin Kingdom occupies one part, the Liao and Mongol Kingdoms occupy one part, the Western Regions occupy one part, the Southern Dali Kingdom and other ethnic minorities occupy one part, and the Eastern Sea Kingdoms occupy one part." Ling Lingfa explained slowly.

Ling Xiao counted on his fingers, "So there are still five parts left!"

The Emperor sighed, "The reason our Great Ming Dynasty is so prosperous is that we alone occupy two parts of the aura of fortune!"

Ling Xiao was stunned and asked with a forced smile, "So the sword... doesn't..."

"Exactly, the Xuanyuan Sword alone occupies three parts of the aura of fortune!" The Emperor said resentfully.

Ling Xiao clenched his lips and ground his teeth. He finally understood the Emperor's feelings. A single sword has more aura of fortune than two countries combined! Is there any justice in the world!

"Specifically, the aura of fortune from the Xuanyuan Sword can be used to kill enemies, but how can the aura of fortune of an empire be used?" Ling Xiao asked.

"On the surface, one part of the aura of fortune is occupied by an empire, but in reality, only the royal family can be influenced by it!" Ling Lingfa continued, "However, the Great Ming Dynasty is a bit different. The Bao Long clan can also be influenced by the aura of fortune! Otherwise, why would I be so handsome!"

Ling Xiao finally understood the great favor the Emperor had shown him by making him the successor of the Bao Long clan!

At this point, Ling Xiao said righteously, "I may not have much to say about the aura of fortune, but I can be sure that it has nothing to do with it. It's purely a matter of genetics."

"Tsk! You don't admit it even when you lack knowledge! Based on past experience, the aura of fortune can definitely influence a person's innate talent!" Ling Lingfa said with disdain.

"That's not scientific! If it were so omnipotent, why are you so mediocre!" Ling Xiao said disbelievingly.

"Uh... no one is perfect! Besides, I am the smartest in the Bao Long clan and the only one who can freely use the aura of fortune!" Ling Lingfa said proudly.

Ling Xiao was puzzled, "If the Bao Long clan can be influenced by the aura of fortune, why can only you use it?"

Ling Lingfa shrugged, "Being influenced doesn't mean you can use it! In fact, only the emperor of each country can freely use the aura of fortune. Perhaps this ability is a compensation from heaven for our lineage's mediocre talent!"

Ling Xiao was even more puzzled, "If you have such a powerful ability, why haven't I seen you use it before?"

Ling Lingfa smiled bitterly before the Emperor interjected, "Do you think the aura of fortune is really that omnipotent? No! To use the aura of fortune in battle, you need a weapon that can carry it, like the Xuanyuan Sword! If not in battle, it just makes you very lucky! However, if you can be influenced by the aura of fortune for a long time, it's very powerful! For example, to advance from the acquired realm to the innate realm, you need to unblock the Ren and Du meridians. With the help of the aura of fortune, you'll find your internal energy is like a divine weapon, making it very easy to unblock the meridians! Another example, to advance from the innate realm to the grandmaster realm, others might spend a hundred years in seclusion and still fail, but you might achieve it with a single enlightenment! Isn't that amazing?"

Ling Xiao was speechless, and the Emperor, seeing his surprised expression, was satisfied and continued, "You might be wondering why I'm not worried about the loss of my imperial seal. In fact, each use of the seal leaves a trace of the aura of fortune on the imperial edict, making it impossible to forge. Once the seal is separated from me, the aura of fortune on it can only be used once and will dissipate within a few months, so I'm not worried. Moreover, the use of the seal also consumes the jade, so it needs to be replaced every five years on average!"

"Wait! That's a lot of information!" Ling Xiao raised his hand to stop him, paused for a moment, and then asked, "According to the Emperor, if the aura of fortune is so powerful, why haven't we seen any grandmasters from the Bao Long clan? If Ling Ling Gong were really that strong, wouldn't I have been killed long ago?"

At this point, the Emperor's enthusiasm waned, and he sat back in his dragon throne, looking dejected. Ling Xiao turned to Ling Lingfa.

Ling Lingfa sighed, "Although the Xuanyuan clan had the intention to change the dynasty, they did not provide any material support to the founding emperor. The four forces that truly helped the founding emperor unify the world were the ancestors of the Bao Long clan! After the founding emperor ascended the throne, he granted the Bao Long clan the right to enjoy the aura of fortune, on the condition that they ensure the safety of each emperor! If anyone violates the oath, they will no longer be influenced by the aura of fortune. That's why I said the Bao Long clan will not betray the Emperor! The reason there are no world-class experts in the Bao Long clan is that they are representatives of various forces and share the aura of fortune with their respective forces!"

Ling Xiao was excited, "So, do we have a force behind us? Isn't that the case?"

Ling Lingfa's face twitched, "No, we don't! Two of the four forces that helped the founding emperor were truly loyal! They are Ling Ling Cai and our clan. Ling Ling Cai's ancestors were bandits who have now turned to commerce. Our clan originated from the Mohist Mechanism City, and after the city was destroyed, we brought a small part of the mechanism skills to the founding emperor!"

Ling Lingfa's sigh did not affect Ling Xiao's thinking. He frowned, "So, the only ones truly loyal to the Emperor in the Bao Long clan are Ling Ling Cai and our clan, while Ling Ling Gong and Ling Ling Xi are here to enjoy the aura of fortune!"

The Emperor rubbed his temples and said helplessly, "Although I don't want to admit it, that's the case!"

"Then which forces are behind Ling Ling Gong and Ling Ling Xi? Could they have been completely wiped out by the fake Ling Ling Gong?" Ling Xiao guessed maliciously.

Ling Lingfa shook his head, "That's unlikely. If their forces were gone, we would enjoy much more of the aura of fortune. The reason no one noticed the fake Ling Ling Gong is that he genuinely protected the Emperor during his time as Ling Ling Gong. Although he couldn't enjoy the aura of fortune, the forces behind the real Ling Ling Gong still did, so he wasn't detected!"

The Emperor added, "As for the forces behind Ling Ling Gong and Ling Ling Xi, only the founding emperor truly knew! However, from various signs, they are likely major forces in the martial world!"

Ling Xiao lowered his head in deep thought, reviewing the super sects he knew. The force behind Ling Ling Gong is unlikely to be Shaolin, and he couldn't think of what it might be. But Ling Lingfa mentioned that Ling Ling Xi practiced the Wind God Leg!

The Emperor and Ling Lingfa did not disturb his thoughts, as the truth was quite shocking and needed time to digest.

After a while, Ling Xiao suddenly looked up and asked, "What is the strength of the Xuanyuan clan?" The sharpness in his eyes changed the atmosphere in the hall.

The Emperor and Ling Lingfa were silent for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter, "Ahahaha! Good! I knew you wouldn't be content with a quiet life!" Ling Lingfa said with a smile, but the burning determination in his eyes was awe-inspiring.

The Emperor smiled at Ling Xiao and continued, "Ling Lingfa has found a good disciple!" After praising him, he said solemnly, "According to intelligence from twelve years ago, the Xuanyuan clan has thirty-six grandmasters! They have many affiliated families, and the number of innate realm experts is countless! Scared?"

The Emperor stared at Ling Xiao with a stern look, making him feel uncomfortable. Damn! Is this a test? I'm not into that, don't look at me like that!

"Scared! Even the previous emperor had to retreat, let alone me!" Ling Xiao shrugged indifferently.

"How do you know about the previous emperor?" The Emperor asked, surprised, and the stern look he had maintained instantly collapsed.

Ling Xiao stroked his chin and looked into the distance, "Twelve years ago, the only person who could gather such accurate intelligence was the previous emperor! And that year, Princess Wuyou committed suicide!"

The Emperor was silent for a moment, and Ling Lingfa sighed. This topic was clearly too heavy for the Emperor, and the disgrace of the Bao Long clan was also a matter of honor. As for Ling Xiao, he began to understand Ye Gucheng's true intentions!

(Disappointing the fans of Yuwen Taishi! Yuwen Tuo is temporarily unrelated to the Xuanyuan Sword! Moreover, since I've given so much attention to these martial artists, how could I let them be completely overshadowed by cultivators! I don't care about others, but in my book, martial artists and cultivators will have a fair competition! Also, please support me! Clicks, recommendations, and collections are appreciated!)

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