Chapter 91: The Might of the Qian Emperor's Bloodline

Within the inheritance of Wu Peng, [Primordial Ten Invocations: Verdant Wood Summons], there was no mention whatsoever of the Great Xiang Shaman Soul.

However, the inheritance of the Ten Shamans was undoubtedly far older than the history of the Xiang Nation itself.

"That Great Xiang Shaman Soul should be a form of shamanic visualization art that gradually formed and evolved during the Xiang Nation's development."

"As for whether it is stronger or weaker than the Ancient Ten Shamans, that's difficult to say. But it is undoubtedly far more suitable for Jiang Chongguang, the legitimate heir of Xiang."

Just as Li Shun was silently contemplating this matter, a sudden upheaval erupted within Imperial Mausoleum Commandery.

The sun hanging high in the sky, already illuminating the world with boundless radiance, suddenly blazed several times brighter within a short span of time.

Even without looking directly at it, the increasingly intense sunlight filling heaven and earth made one's eyes sting painfully.

At the same time, Li Shun could clearly feel the surrounding air growing hotter and hotter.

Yet even this was far from enough.

As though determined to illuminate every last shadow beneath the heavens, shifting waves of light swept across the world.

Then, a second sun abruptly appeared in the sky.

The twin blazing suns resembled a pair of utterly indifferent eyes gazing down upon all living beings.

Within the sealed earth of Imperial Mausoleum Commandery, absolute silence instantly descended.

All things beneath heaven seemed terrified of attracting the attention of those merciless eyes overhead.

The wondrous sight of the twin suns lasted for nearly half the time it took to drink a cup of tea before finally fading away.

Only then did Li Shun break free from the state of complete paralysis caused by the overwhelming pressure.

"This aura..."

Narrowing his eyes, Li Shun turned toward Elder Mu beside him.

Ever since being sealed by the Shoushan Copper Seal, Elder Mu had not spoken a single word.

It was as if he had truly become a withered tree, standing silently beneath the earthen burial wall.

Li Shun called out to him several times, but received no response.

Eventually, he gave up.

With a solemn expression, he bowed respectfully toward Elder Mu.

Only then did he turn and depart.

An outsider had trespassed into the Imperial Mausoleum's sealed earth and even stolen one of the sealed treasures.

This was unquestionably a catastrophe unprecedented since the founding of the Great Qian Dynasty.

The entirety of Dongshan Town had already been placed under martial law.

Even the Blood Armored Army had been mobilized.

All civilians were ordered to remain indoors and submit to strict investigation.

As for Dongshan's Guardian, Fang Xun, he had been stripped of his authority and was now under official scrutiny.

Under such circumstances, Li Shun's sudden appearance naturally drew considerable attention.

"Stop! Who are you?!"

A squad of Blood Armored Guards strode forward grimly and surrounded him.

Their voices were filled with killing intent, as though they would execute him on the spot if he failed to provide a satisfactory answer.

Yet Li Shun displayed no trace of panic.

He merely withdrew an item from his robes.

It was the Mu Family Blood Seal gifted to him by Elder Mu.

The guards' gazes immediately landed upon the blood seal in Li Shun's hand.

Before they could even ask another question—Their bodies suddenly began trembling uncontrollably.

Then they dropped to their knees.

Foreheads pressed against the ground.

Unable to look directly at him.

The unusual scene immediately attracted the attention of other Blood Armored Guards throughout the town.

As they turned to look—Without exception, the instant they saw the blood seal, their bodies instinctively fell to their knees before Li Shun.

In mere moments, Blood Armored Guards throughout Dongshan Town were kneeling in vast numbers.

Aside from Li Shun, not a single person remained standing.

Even Li Shun had not expected the Mu Family Blood Seal to possess such overwhelming authority.

He had assumed he would need to spend some effort explaining himself.

But after a moment's thought, he understood why.

Outside Imperial Mausoleum Commandery, it was difficult to say how effective the Mu Family Blood Seal would be.

But this place was the Imperial Mausoleum.

The Blood Armored Guards had been created specifically to protect it.

And the blood seal in Li Shun's possession was perhaps the token most representative of the Qian Emperor himself, second only to the Emperor in person.

Allowing the guards to kneel for a while longer, Li Shun slowly swept his gaze across them.

Only after a long pause did he speak.

"You may rise."

The invisible pressure weighing upon them vanished.

Only then were the guards able to straighten their bodies.

Surrounded by the Blood Armored Guards, Li Shun headed toward Dongshan Town's government office.

No explanation was necessary.

In that brief moment earlier, all of the guards had already learned Li Shun's identity through an instinctive understanding deep within their souls.

A descendant of the Qian Emperor.

A member of the imperial clan.

Though they had no idea where this royal kinsman had suddenly emerged from, the sensation originating from the depths of their souls could not possibly be mistaken.

Unable to resist, they could only follow silently behind him.

There were naturally many people in Dongshan Town who knew Li Shun.

The sight of all the Imperial Mausoleum Blood Guards kneeling before him was so bizarre that it immediately aroused widespread curiosity.

Unfortunately, no one would be given an explanation.

...

Inside the government office.

"Li Shun? How did you get out?!"

Fang Xun stared at Li Shun, who was surrounded by numerous Blood Armored Guards.

His face was filled with disbelief.

"Insolence!"

Towering waves of murderous aura erupted from the Blood Armored Guards, crashing down upon Fang Xun simultaneously.

Unable to withstand the pressure, Fang Xun was forced to his knees on the spot.

Li Shun quietly gazed at him.

His expression remained utterly calm.

"Fang Xun."

"Together with Zhao Cheng, you used the Sage's Words Slip to disrupt my mind and manipulate my will."

"You deceived me into entering the Imperial Mausoleum sealed earth and stealing Lu Tinglan's armor, leaving me to die there."

"You accepted me as your disciple."

"You should have guided me with care and treated me with kindness."

"Yet instead, you sent me on a mission that was certain death."

"You are unworthy of being called a teacher."

"I was fortunate enough to escape from the sealed earths alive."

"By all rights, I should kill you."

"However..."

"Though you have acted without mercy, I cannot act without righteousness."

"After all, I once publicly kowtowed three times and paid the full rites to become your disciple."

"You have shown me kindness."

"You have also wronged me."

"The debt of gratitude and the debt of enmity cancel one another out."

"From this day onward, all ties between us are severed."

"Teacher and disciple no more."

Empowered by the Principle Manifestation, Li Shun's voice echoed throughout Dongshan Town, lingering in the air for a long time.

"Fang Xun."

"Take care of yourself."

With those words, Li Shun turned and left, flicking his sleeves.

Only Fang Xun remained behind, his face deathly pale and speechless.

The blow seemed to have struck him deeply.

Only after a long while did he shakily climb back to his feet.

He hurried into his study and immediately began writing a letter to Zhao Cheng.

Brother Zhao, To be opened personally...

Meanwhile, Li Shun ordered the Blood Armored Guards following him to disperse before returning home.

The massive commotion earlier naturally could not escape Li Qing's notice.

He strode into the courtyard with a puzzled expression.

"Brother, what exactly happened?"

Li Shun briefly recounted the entire story.

"Had I not encountered a fortunate opportunity and gained Elder Mu's recognition, I likely would have died of old age inside the sealed earth."

Upon hearing this, Li Qing immediately flew into a rage.

"That bastard! I knew from the start he wasn't a good person!"

"I'm going to kill him right now!"

He turned and prepared to leave.

Only for Li Shun to stop him.

"Forget it."

"Every cause has its effect."

"If not for these twists and turns, how could I have regained the recognition of the Mu Family bloodline?"

As he spoke, Li Shun took out the blood seal.

Li Qing's attention was instantly drawn to it.

After carefully examining it for a moment, he clicked his tongue.

"If that's the case, doesn't that mean I'm related to the Qian Emperor as well?"

"But..."

A cold light suddenly flashed across his eyes.

"That old fellow proclaimed himself Emperor and enjoys life outside."

"Yet he exiled his own clansmen to guard the Imperial Mausoleum..."

"He deserves to die!"

"After we kill him, Brother, you can become Emperor!"

Li Shun's expression immediately darkened.

"Watch your tongue!" he rebuked sternly.