Chapter 15

After leaving the Great Suffering Daoist Temple, the group galloped without stopping, and soon arrived at the capital city of the Qingqiu Kingdom, Longyan City.

Gazing at the majestic and grand Longyan City, Zhu Ganglie's eyes were filled with awe.

Having crossed over for more than ten years, he had always been in the Zhen Gang Sect's ancestral hall and had never seen such an ancient and grand city, especially one adorned with countless strange runes.

Although these runes were simple defensive spells, when combined in the thousands, their defensive power was so formidable that even a Golden Core expert would not dare to touch them lightly.

Carrying this awe, they entered Longyan City, and Linghu Yelang and the other two people went straight to the Bi Rong Garden arranged by the Qingqiu Kingdom's ruler.

As long as one was a cultivator, they could enter the Bi Rong Garden to wait for the ruler's blessing ceremony.

"You are not a cultivator, so you can stay in Longyan City, but you must report in daily and cannot leave the city."

When they entered the Bi Rong Garden, Linghu Yelang lightly scolded Zhu Ganglie. Their mission was only to bring Zhu Ganglie to Longyan City.

Since the task was completed, they were unwilling to pay any more attention to this lowly servant who had no cultivation and low status.

Zhu Ganglie was not angry. He intended to go to the old site of the Crown Prince's residence to find the complete refining incantation for the Kunlun Mirror.

Once he found the refining incantation, he could go to the Taibai Sword Sect to learn the art of immortality.

After asking Dou Tai for directions to the old site of the Crown Prince's residence, he walked for a while and arrived at the Crown Prince's mansion.

The Crown Prince's mansion was grand and magnificent, but it had been abandoned for a long time, and the surrounding area was sparsely populated, with no one daring to live nearby.

Seeing the mansion, Zhu Ganglie leaped in and began searching for the Kunlun Mirror's incantation.

"Crown Prince, the incantation for the Kunlun Treasure Mirror was recorded on a jade bottle by the Crown Prince using a secret method. Only the Crown Prince's blood can reveal the incantation."

When Zhu Ganglie entered, Dou Tai explained in detail.

"Alright, lead the way!"

Zhu Ganglie held the White Bone Yin Tower and said to Dou Tai, walking quickly.

The Crown Prince's mansion was desolate and overgrown with weeds, with snakes, rats, and insects often appearing, forming a stark contrast to the magnificent and solemn halls, evoking sighs of lament.

Following Dou Tai's guidance, Zhu Ganglie wound his way through the vast mansion and came to a collapsed rockery.

"Crown Prince, find the black stone next to the rockery and press it to open the rockery!"

Dou Tai said with a joyful expression.

Zhu Ganglie's wrist flicked, and the Tianxing Sword Pill transformed into a golden light, cutting the surrounding weeds to reveal a palm-sized black stone.

Pressing the black stone, the entire rockery cracked open, revealing a deep, dark passage.

Following the passage, Zhu Ganglie entered an underground cave, where the entire cave was lit by eternal lamps.

At the deepest part of the cave, a white jade bottle sat on a stone platform, spotless, making Zhu Ganglie's eyes light up. He took a step forward, intending to take the white jade bottle to obtain the Kunlun Treasure Mirror's incantation.

"You have come?"

A figure appeared, transforming into an old man in a golden robe holding a scepter, looking at him with a kind expression.

Zhu Ganglie's face darkened, "Hmph, who are you?"

"Child, I am the ruler of the Qingqiu Kingdom, Zhu Xu, and your grandfather. Have you forgotten me, or have you not forgiven me?"

"After I discovered the truth, I found this place. I knew you would return, so I had the imperial officials set up this illusion to wait for your return."

The old man looked at Zhu Ganglie with a kind expression, his words filled with affection, revealing the love of an old man for his grandson.

However, Zhu Ganglie did not care about these things. He was not the original Zhu Ganglie, and even if he were, he would not want to recognize this old emperor.

What was most important to him now was to obtain the incantation for refining the Kunlun Mirror and fully master this treasure. The Kunlun Mirror had already shown its unique qualities, and if he could fully control it, it would likely become his most powerful magical treasure, greatly aiding his pursuit of immortality.

As for other matters, he had no interest in them.

Zhu Ganglie also saw that this illusion had no power, so he ignored it and took the white jade bottle from the side.

"Hmm, how is it an illusion?"

After his hand grasped nothing, Zhu Ganglie's eyes turned cold, scanning the old man's illusion.

"Come to the palace, my child!"

The old man said calmly and then disappeared, leaving Zhu Ganglie with burning anger, not expecting such a big problem to appear at this critical moment.

Calmly, Zhu Ganglie said, "Dou Tai, do you still know the way to the palace?"

"Crown Prince, I know the way to the palace, but the palace is heavily guarded, and there are many immortal officials, making it difficult to break in."

Dou Tai reminded him with a slightly dejected expression, not wanting the Crown Prince to have any conflict with the ruler.

"No matter!"

Zhu Ganglie did not care about these things. Having been reborn, he did not want to waste this opportunity and live only a few decades.

Especially in this world of gods, demons, and monsters, he might not even live for a few decades, and could be swallowed by some demon at any time.

Only immortality and freedom were his pursuits, and only immortality and freedom were his only way out. He also hoped to find a way back after achieving immortality.

So, if anyone blocked his path, he would eliminate them, be they gods or Buddhas.

Zhu Ganglie did not stop, heading directly to the palace. Since the ruler had invited him to the palace, he must have made full preparations, so there was no need to hide.

At the palace gate, three attendants were waiting. Seeing Zhu Ganglie, they glanced at the scroll in his hand and respectfully said, "Your humble servant welcomes the Crown Prince. Please follow me to the imperial study."

"Lead the way!"

Zhu Ganglie used the Heavenly Cicada Spirit Leaf to conceal his soul and spiritual power, transforming into an ordinary person. Since there were immortal officials in the palace, he did not want to reveal himself and cause unnecessary trouble.

Led by the attendants, Zhu Ganglie soon arrived at an ancient study.

The ruler of the Qingqiu Kingdom sat quietly in the study, looking at the approaching Zhu Ganglie and gently said, "Child, sit down."

"I want the white jade bottle; it belongs to my father!"

Zhu Ganglie did not want to waste time and directly asked for it, having no interest in discussing family ties with the ruler.

"Stay, and I will give you back everything you have lost, and I will appoint you as the next ruler. This kingdom will belong to you."

Zhu Xu said gently, though his words still carried the authority of a ruler. If he were an ordinary person, he would have already been overwhelmed by this authority.

However, Zhu Ganglie chuckled. He was not from this era, and as a cultivator, he had no reverence for mortal power: "Heh, I only want the white jade bottle; I have no interest in anything else!"

Hearing Zhu Ganglie's words, Zhu Xu's face stiffened, and he sighed, "The white jade bottle is the only thing left by your father. Can't you leave it as a memento? What can you do if you leave the Qingqiu Kingdom? Stay here."

"I have my own path and my own pursuits. This place does not belong to me! If you do not give me the white jade bottle, I will leave now."

Zhu Ganglie did not want to tangle with the old man and was about to leave the imperial study to search for the white jade bottle in secret.

"Alas, it seems the law of cause and effect is at work. Here is the white jade bottle; take it!"

Zhu Xu seemed to have lost all his energy, his body slumping in the chair, no longer exuding the authority of a ruler.

Zhu Ganglie was overjoyed to get the white jade bottle, lightly raising his hand to store it in the Yuan Yang Ruler. The dazed Zhu Xu did not notice this, only muttering to himself, not knowing what he was saying.

Having obtained the incantation for refining the Kunlun Mirror, Zhu Ganglie did not stay, intending to find a place to refine the Kunlun Mirror.

"I do not have much time left. Can't you let me make up for my past mistakes? If you really want to leave, wait until after the blessing ceremony, and let me make up for my past mistakes during this time."

Zhu Xu seemed to have mustered all his courage, suddenly standing up and looking at Zhu Ganglie, his voice almost pleading.

At this moment, Zhu Ganglie's expression changed slightly. He wanted to leave but felt a sense of attachment. He sighed, realizing this was probably the lingering bloodline connection in his body.

He stopped and said calmly, "After the blessing ceremony, I will leave immediately."

After saying this, Zhu Ganglie muttered to himself, "To settle this karmic bond, from now on, I am myself."

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