Chapter 14: The Legend of the Damned

"Didn't you say before that all the treasures here were looted, why wasn't the treasure jade of the Jiangshan Society Map stolen?" Jin Ning asked another inexplicable question.

"I don't know. The masked girl looked at the colorful jade on the wall, revealing a look of confusion.

"I don't think it's that they don't want to take it away, it's that they can't. No one who is keen on royal power will ignore the priceless treasure of "Mountains and Rivers Society Map". It's just for some reason that they have to give up. Li Xuanji said lightly.

"Hmm...... I am reminded of a legend. Maybe it has something to do with this. The masked girl said uncertainly.

"After the death of the founding monarch, the king's henchmen and ministers also died one after another, and secretly people said that they were cursed by the Purple Dragon Emperor. Later, it was mentioned that a similar thing had already happened during the sacking of the Mausoleum of the Purple Dragon Emperor.

It is said that the monarch and his ministers were too greedy and touched something that should not be touched, and that thing belonged to the Purple Dragon Emperor alone. Therefore, all the soldiers who touched that thing were cursed and died, and all of them died in different ways, and all the soldiers died of poisoning in a short time, or died of heart failure, or died of vomiting blood, or died of a hidden weapon...... The unbelievable horror of death scared off people's greed.

In contrast, the death of the monarch and his ministers was the same as that of the soldiers, as if they were really cursed to death. It's just that the retainers died within a few years, and the curse onset was slower than the onset of the soldiers. ”

The masked girl recounted while reminiscing, cold sweat gradually broke out on her forehead, and she looked at the "Mountains and Rivers Society Map" inlaid on the stone wall of the altar in fear.

"Could it be that this is the thing that shouldn't be touched?"

"It should be......" Li Xuanji and Jin Ling were also frightened by the strange legend told by the masked girl.

In the 10,000-year-old tomb, the curse of the dead is spoken, and it has really happened, which has to be terrifying.

"This "Mountains and Rivers Society Map" should be the key to entering the final mausoleum of the Purple Dragon Emperor. But there are both formations and curses on it, and I don't know if it will be another puzzle. How can this be solved?" Jin Ning looked at everyone worriedly, she didn't want to stay in this place anymore. Everything here has exceeded her expectations.

"Does Gongzi Li have any ideas?" The masked girl was no longer as calm and calm as before, but looked at the silent Li Xuanji with hope.

"Nope. Li Xuanji replied very simply. "I don't know what a curse is, and I can't defend against it. I've never even seen the weird formation attached to it, and I can't understand what type it is, let alone crack it. ”

"It's the little woman who is embarrassed for Li Gongzi......" The masked girl heard Li Xuanji's answer, her eyes dimmed, and she sighed.

"I can give you a little idea, though. ”

"What do you think, please make it clear to Li Gongzi!" The masked girl's originally dim eyes turned back to brilliance when she heard Li Xuanji's words.

"Well, just a little thought, you don't have to look at me like that. Li Xuanji was a little embarrassed by the masked girl's eyes. "I think that since there is a puzzle in the stone gate of the main hall above, I am afraid that this is also a puzzle. It should be for people to guess what he means again, as long as you unravel his meaning and act according to his will, you should be able to avoid the formation and curse. ”

"Then what kind of puzzle is hidden in this "Mountains and Rivers Society Map"?"

"I'm not too sure. 10,000 years ago, the Purple Dragon Emperor rose strongly, and the genius of Tianzhong was like a divine helper in both military strategy and cultivation strength. At that time, he was ambitious, established his own dynasty, and launched a war that swept the world, almost dominating the entire Central Plains. The question lies here, the historical records are all 'almost' to unify the world, why do we always use the word 'almost'?"

"Because...... Because at that time, there was a number one city in the world, the 'Divine Emperor City', which always refused to give in to the Purple Dragon Emperor!" The masked girl thought of the key and said excitedly.

"That's right. 10,000 years ago, the mysterious 'God Emperor City', known as the first city in the world, never gave in in front of the army of the Purple Dragon Emperor sweeping the world.

The Divine Emperor City is located in the hinterland of the Central Plains, and it is such an important city, how could the Purple Dragon Emperor not want to conquer it? How could he leave a thorn in his own imperial henchmen? However, a person as powerful as the Purple Dragon Emperor failed, it is said that there was a group of mysterious masters who helped the Divine Emperor City, and the three sieges of the city were all defeated, and the news of the death of the Purple Dragon Emperor came out soon after.

The Purple Dragon Emperor was never able to incorporate the Divine Emperor City into his imperial territory throughout his life, completing his grand ambition of dominating the human race in the world. How much regret do you think the Purple Dragon Emperor will have, and how much hatred he will have for the Divine Emperor City?"

Li Xuanji told the masked girl his thoughts.

"Li Gongzi, do you mean to say that the 'Divine Emperor City' is the door to cracking this 'Mountains and Rivers Society Diagram'?" the masked girl began to get excited.

That's pretty much what it means. If "Mountains and Rivers Society Map" is really the key to entering the emperor's tomb. That's the only inference I can think of. However, this method is too risky, and if my guess is wrong, I am afraid that the person who tried it will not go back. ”

Li Xuanji's words made the masked girl fall silent.

The choice of this candidate is difficult!

Jin Ning stood quietly beside Li Xuanji, his fingers already clenching the hilt of the spirit sword, ready to resist at any time. Li Xuanji looked at Jin Ning, who was on guard, and smiled, but did not speak.

The four guards behind the masked girl had been listening to the entire discussion between Li Xuanji and his master. The two dragons, the three dragons, and the four dragons all listened to the clouds and mountains and mist, and they seemed a little dazed. Only the hot-tempered Long Da was thoughtful.

The masked girl's brows furrowed tighter and tighter, and it became more and more difficult to choose; Jin Ning was also more vigilant, and the spirit sword in her hand was held more tightly; only Li Xuanji smiled when she saw the masked girl frowning. I didn't look at the wrong person!

"Master. I understand what you and Li Gongzi mean, so leave this task to me. I trust Li Gongzi's judgment. The masked girl was still hesitating, and Long Da jumped out first and walked directly to the altar to take this errand on herself.

"Long Da, do you know how dangerous it is to test this method? Come back quickly!" the masked girl suddenly became anxious.

"Big brother, when you come back, the safety of the master depends on you to protect it. It's the best thing for me to do. "Dragon, Dragon, Dragon, Dragon, and Dragon Four have also understood one after another, and they are scrambling to take this risk.

"Master, don't worry, I know you can't choose, so I took the initiative to stand up and not embarrass you. Second brother, third brother, fourth brother, you don't have to fight, I am the most suitable candidate for this person. The three of you are all people with their own strengths, and there are more places where you can help your master. And I'm just a martial artist, and I'm the only one best suited to take the risk. Long Da easily rejected the call of his master and the three brothers, and then turned to look at Jin Ning and Li Xuanji.

"This golden girl, you don't have to be so defensive about us, we won't hold you hostage to do this. The master of my family is the four of us who grew up watching from childhood, we know best what kind of person the master is, and he has always been friend and foe, and you have helped us, so he is naturally considered a 'friend'. Although our four brothers have killed countless people, they have always been above board and disdainful of using indiscriminate means to harm their friends. Li Gongzi, please tell me what to do. I'm confident in your inferences, and I hope to know the results at the first chance. I don't want my three brothers to be sacrificed. ”

"Hey, big man, you're a man! Miss Ben is waiting for you to come back and everyone will drink together. Hearing Long Da's words, Jin Ning finally let go of her hostility and expressed her identification with Long Da.

Li Xuanji laughed, he liked the person in front of him very much, and he was called a man only if he had responsibility and responsibility.

"It's actually quite simple. Compared with the location of the Divine Emperor City in the Central Plains, the same location of the "Mountains and Rivers Society Map" is probably the location of the ink jade in the center. This represents the Purple Dragon Emperor's most hated Divine Emperor City in his life, and you just need to use your spiritual power to smash this position with one punch. Be sure to get it right!"

"Understood. Li Gongzi rest assured, I can still do this little thing. Masters and ladies please stay away from danger. ”

Long Da stood on the altar, staring at the little ink in the center of the multicolored jade, using the spiritual power of his whole body, and his fists began to glow.

"Ho!" suddenly let out a loud roar in the dragon's mouth, and his powerful right fist smashed into the center of the "Mountains and Rivers Society Map" with a streamer of light like thunder.

"Boom!" there was a muffled thud like a sledgehammer slamming into the earth. The original flawless "Mountains and Rivers Society Map" began to shatter in the center, a dazzling light flashed, and a powerful wave erupted.

"Oops! Touched the formation! Could I be wrong?"

Li Xuanji was shocked when he saw the abnormality, and as soon as this thought flashed in his heart, he felt that the world was spinning, and his consciousness fell directly into chaos.