Chapter 237: Refining the Pristine Worldly Metal (1) (1/2)
Chapter 237: Refining the Pristine Worldly Metal (1)
Regarding Mu Chen’s question, Li Qiye simply gave him a stare before finally answering: “I know you want to inquire about the burial ground’s secrets. Unfortunately, I do not know the answer either. As for what I saw at the end of the Underworld Boat’s destination, I’m afraid I can’t tell you. War G.o.d Mu used to think highly of you; did he tell you about the matters regarding the Underworld Boat and how he was reborn for another life? I’m afraid that he didn’t tell you what he saw at the end of the trip!”
Mu Chen was shocked because Li Qiye spoke the truth!
“The Heavenly Ancient Corpse Burial Ground, the other twelve burial grounds, and even the six grands Ancient Immortal Grounds; there are too many taboos. Unless you personally experienced it, it would be meaningless to hear about it. There are also a few matters that you wouldn’t believe just by listening because they would break your common sense.” Li Qiye slowly explained.
Mu Chen could only gently sigh after hearing Li Qiye’s words. He understood that Li Qiye was not willing to tell him.
“Where is our forefather?” In the end, Mu Chen asked for this was the most important matter to him.
Li Qiye slightly flicked his hand and spoke: “If I dared to do this business with you, of course I am certain. The old man from the Hidden Immortal Hall will come back sooner or later. One year if fast and two years if slow, but he surely will return. At that time, remember to bring me the items I want. There is no one in this world who can owe me anything and get away with it!”
“That item…” Mu Chen couldn’t help but ponder for a moment when this transaction was brought up.
Li Qiye glanced at him and spoke: “So? Your War G.o.d Temple is regretting it? Unfortunately, it is already too late.”
“This is not what I mean.” Mu Chen wryly smiled. He pondered the question before answering: “Regarding this item. I have only heard of a few rumors and I don’t know if they are true or not.”
“If you all don’t even know if it is real or fake, I can only say that you bunch of old men have been living for so long in vain.” Li Qiye continued: “You and the Heavenly Dao Academy should have worked together sooner. The War G.o.d Temple and the Heavenly Dao Academy are the most ancient heritages of the Human Race with great contributions. If you guys work together, then it wouldn’t be the Azure Mysterious Ancient Kingdom’s turn to be so arrogant like this, and the Soaring Immortal Sect would not consider itself invincible! Hmph! During Tian Tu’s era, if your heritages had combined forces sooner, then would the Mortal Emperor World deteriorate to this state!?” [1. Tian Tu here is referring to Immortal Emperor Tian Tu during Middle Continent Princess’s era, whose name means Heaven Ma.s.sacre]
Mu Chen’s expression greatly sank when Li Qiye brought up the words “Heaven Ma.s.sacre” because this was the event that the Mortal Emperor World did not want to bring up the most.
“You are all a bunch of conservative, stubborn old fools hindering all progress! That year, the Heavenly Dao Academy was also the same. However, after w.a.n.g Yuan, this matter changed a lot with many reformations. Today, the Heavenly Dao Academy is even more dazzling compared to the War G.o.d Temple! Even though War G.o.d Mu’s achievement was peerless at that time and influenced the Nine Worlds, but truth be told, Old Man Mu was not as great as w.a.n.g Yuan! w.a.n.g Yuan completely changed the Heavenly Dao Academy, but what about Old Man Mu? He had the power to change your War G.o.d Temple, but alas, he did not do so. Your War G.o.d Temple is still using your decrepit style of management!”
Li Qiye continued on: “One day, your War G.o.d Temple will disappear in the river of time if this trend continues! There are many things that you should just let die, don’t hold on to them forever! A bunch of old men might be important, but your temple has expended too much in this respect as your hands became chained. It would be a different era if your temple had just let them go! The grand tree of the War G.o.d Temple might be monstrous, but its leaves are too old and cost too much to nurture!” [1. Grand Tree here in Chinese means backing, something to protect you, so it is referring to the old men]
Mu Chen’s heart was shaken. The world knew about how powerful and mysterious the temple was, but no outsiders understood what kind of heritage it was. However, Li Qiye was able to point out the situations of both the Heavenly Dao Academy and the War G.o.d Temple. This was not something privy to a junior so it came as an unbelievable astonishment to Mu Chen!
“Go back. If the old man from the Hidden Immortal Hall comes back, tell him that he has lived long enough! Five hundred years is more than enough. Even True G.o.ds and Immortal Emperors cannot reach immortality, let alone him.” In the end, Li Qiye gently waved his sleeve and continued: “Today, I have said too many things. It is out of respect for your War G.o.d Temple’s unerasable contribution to humanity. If it was a lineage like the Azure Mysterious Ancient Kingdom or the Soaring Immortal Sect, I would not waste my breath on them!”
Mu Chen sat there silently for a bit before standing up to leave.
“The War G.o.d Temple and the Heavenly Dao Academy, all of you know that not just one Immortal Emperor learned from your places, but ultimately, the group of Immortal Emperor Bing Yu didn’t come from your true heritages. Both of your factions were able to personally groom Immortal Emperors, and not just one! But what was the end result? They, in the end, were just honorary students of your War G.o.d Temple and Heavenly Dao Academy, nothing more!”
Right when Mu Chen reached the door, Li Qiye continued on: “Regarding this, both of your factions’ plans and insights were far less potent than the old men from the Soaring Immortal Sect!”
Mu Chen by the door couldn’t help but become suddenly stiff.
“I will stop here out of love for your temple’s contribution. Think about it carefully; what did you all give up so many opportunities for!?” In the end, Li Qiye sighed softly and finished.
After Mu Chen left, Li Qiye only shook his head. The War G.o.d Temple had been through countless storms across the eras. It became even more conservative in the present day compared to its Desolate Era days. For millions of years, he — as the Dark Crow — had a great relations.h.i.+p with the War G.o.d Temple. He even gave them many exceptional seeds, such as the group of Immortal Emperor Bing Yu! Unfortunately, the War G.o.d Temple did not grasp this opportunity tightly. Even though they had great relations.h.i.+ps with some Immortal Emperors, they did not train any of the emperors after the start of the Emperors Era.
Ancient Sky City was clamoring in excitement everywhere after Li Qiye came back alive from the Underworld Boat. The matter about Li Qiye buzzed everywhere throughout the secret channels!