Even if it was a sneak attack, and even if there was no warning, this head was still ridiculously powerful. After all, if a single head possessed such power, what about the complete head?
With such formidable strength, and located in Jiangdong, who exactly is this person? What is their identity? Could this surprise attack be related to them?
There were far too many questions, but far too little information. Lin Yang then set aside his doubts and continued watching the man's memories.
"Then, after thinking for a long time, I finally discovered the man's identity: Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King! That head actually belonged to King Xiang!"
"Back then, Xiang Yu was incredibly powerful. At the Battle of Bolangsha, he dared to directly attack the First Emperor. Although he failed, he still managed to escape."
"Not long after, they went all out and defeated the main force of the Qin army in one battle. It is normal that I, Guanshan, am no match for such a hero."
"But the problem is, wasn't Xiang Yu dead for over ten thousand years? Why would he appear on Huan Sheng Mountain? What does this mean? The world today no longer has Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang, Marquis Liu Zhang Liang, or the God of War Han Xin. If Xiang Yu were to return, what would become of the world?" Guan Shan Sanren said somewhat dejectedly.
It's clear that although this person has some intellectual disabilities, he still cares about the people. At the very least, he doesn't want Xiang Yu to return.
Indeed, the Han Dynasty has ruled for 20,000 years, and the people have long been accustomed to peaceful days.
Even though Liu Bang used dishonorable means to scheme against Xiang Yu and ultimately defeat him, many people still sympathized with his plight and felt indignant on his behalf.
But that doesn't mean everyone really wants him back. Life is good enough; who wants to return to the daily flames of war?
This is what the people want, this is the inevitable trend. It's not something that Xiang Yu, a dead man who has been dead for 20,000 years, can change.
So, shouldn't I do something? For this hard-won peace, for these peaceful and stable days?
Moreover, if the Great Han survives, will he be able to defeat the Black Lotus Prince when he is attacked in the future?
As he pondered this, Guanshan Sanren spoke again: "Later generations, as long as you are willing to swear an oath to reveal Xiang Yu's whereabouts to the public after you leave, I will tell you all of my inheritance."
"You don't need to confront Xiang Yu directly. In a head-on battle, you probably wouldn't be a match for him. All you need to do is spread this message quietly."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yang first used his divine eye to observe. Hmm, nothing wrong, everything was fine, there were no traps. His own sea of fortune was also normal, without any signs of impending doom.
"Today, I, Lin Yang, once again swear an oath, that once I..."
Soon, as the oath was completed, a stream of light suddenly appeared before Lin Yang. Looking at the large sphere of light before him, Lin Yang nodded. This was the entire memory of a fifth-tier Marrow Cleansing expert—what immense value it contained!
As Lin Yang nodded, the large ball of light, as if imbued with sentience, entered his mind. The next instant, however, blood flowed from his seven orifices. His previously smiling face froze in shock.
ah!
Blood tears streamed from his eyes, and specks of blood appeared below his nose. Blood flowed from the corners of his mouth and ears.
cough cough cough
cough cough cough
"Cough cough cough! This is really, this is really careless." While lying on the ground, writhing in pain, Lin Yang said speechlessly.
The entire memory of a fifth-tier expert—how vast that must be! How could Lin Yang, with his mere third-tier cultivation, possibly digest it?
The fact that it didn't explode with a loud bang was a testament to Lin Yang's skill. Fortunately, the large sphere of light was quite intelligent and didn't release all the remaining information at once. Otherwise, well...
After a long while, Lin Yang finally recovered after taking the drug. Then, he smiled happily.
"Third-tier Mountain-Splitting Axe Technique, third-tier Body Tempering Method, third-tier... so many secret techniques, all of them are third-tier. And what this person has seen and heard is also third-tier. Moreover, after mastering these memories, it only takes some time to integrate and master them all."
As he spoke, Lin Yang directly took out a third-tier axe from his Qiankun bag and began to swing it.
He held the axe in both hands, then closed his eyes. When he opened them again, he exuded an aura of invincibility and dominance over the world.
Then, with a whoosh, Lin Yang began to move. Move after move, style after style, he practiced directly from memory. After a moment, he slowly put away the great axe.
"Alright, this person started from scratch, initially just an ordinary person. But he managed to go through countless hardships and eventually become a late-stage fifth-order body refinement cultivator, which is quite remarkable in itself. If he had been born into a powerful family, he might have even become a sixth-order expert!" Lin Yang said calmly.
Then, they started looting the corpses. After all, wasting time is bad. But soon, Lin Yang shook his head in disappointment.
He was penniless, truly penniless. He searched for ages and found nothing. Besides a corpse and a badly corroded axe, there was nothing.
However, considering that this person is a body cultivator and has no background, it is understandable that he has no money.
However, these material possessions weren't Lin Yang's real target. His true objective was destiny! Guanshan Sanren was a genuine fifth-tier expert in his lifetime. His destiny must also be fifth-tier!
Besides, since he was already dead, and he had obtained the destiny, it was a waste to make use of it. However, perhaps because he had been dead for too long, all that remained of him was a relatively intact corpse; as for the destiny and fortune, they were completely gone.
After shaking his head, Lin Yang began to examine the remaining two marks. This time, Lin Yang was examining the seal.
"I am Xun Chang, the Prefect of Wu Commandery in Jiangdong, courtesy name Ziyu, and a member of the Xun family of Yingchuan. As for this courtesy name, it is said that it is because when I was born, there were unusual signs, and I had a precious jade in my mouth." The speaker was a handsome man in his thirties.
However, considering this person's cultivation level, they are definitely pretending to be young. A fifth-level Quasi-Saint cultivation level would mean being several hundred years old. Even if they don't have a full beard, they look like a young man in his thirties, which is inappropriate.
"Back then, I studied diligently and, in just sixty years, I directly entered the realm of a fourth-level Confucian scholar. After that, I became arrogant and disregarded the teachings of my ancestors, and came directly to Jiangdong, a complex and dangerous place."
As he spoke, Xun Chang's tone was somewhat somber. Indeed, when someone dies, it's natural to be somber.
"Later, after I arrived in Wu County, I was determined to make a name for myself. While promoting agriculture and sericulture and establishing schools, I also felt quite content. After all, I had done some good things and practical things for the people. At that time, the gentry throughout Jiangdong praised me highly." As he spoke, Xun Chang was also quite proud and confident.
"However, when I unintentionally decided to rectify the folk rituals and abolish witches and sorcerers, I was suddenly greatly affected. The gentry who used to support me left me. The believers who used to praise me also misunderstood me under the influence of witches and ghosts." As he spoke, Xun Chang's tone became angry.
“The gentry opposed me, and the common people misunderstood me. But who am I? I am a scholar. How can I give up just because they oppose me? So I pretended to be indifferent to the matter and spent my days encouraging agriculture, promoting education, and wandering among the mountains and rivers. In reality, I was investigating the matter in person.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Yang couldn't help but sneer. "Heh, they gave you a chance, a chance to back down, just because you're from the Xun family. But you didn't cherish it. You're just asking for trouble."
"Later, after investigation, I discovered that behind all the ghosts, gods, and silver sacrifices in Jiangdong, there was an invisible hand secretly manipulating things. But just as I was about to investigate further, I suddenly encountered a great calamity!"
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Chapter 57: The Mastermind