Seeing this, Yu Ji stepped forward and embraced Xiang Yu's head. Just as she was about to say something, she was interrupted by an outsider. What was originally a harmonious and warm scene suddenly turned into an awkward one.
In the next instant, Xiang Yu completely lost his temper. Who was it? Who on earth was it? Barging in under these circumstances, did they really think they were invincible just because they had just been resurrected?
"It seems that after these two thousand years, my reputation has lost its power!" Xiang Yu said, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he looked at the three figures before him.
As Xiang Yu spoke, a drop of blood appeared directly from his neck. This was the essence blood of a half-step seventh-level cultivator; countless drops of it appeared on his entire head right in front of the three of them.
In the next instant, a torrent of energy and blood instantly filled the entire cave world. Within a radius of a thousand miles, everything was dyed red.
In this crimson world, every drop of blood was imbued with Xiang Yu's powerful will. It relentlessly struck the three from countless angles, overwhelming them.
Seeing this, Zhang Rang remained neither pleased nor angry. While taking out the seal to resist the invasion of these qi and blood forces, he calmly looked at an old Taoist priest beside him.
"Qian Yuan Daoist, it's up to you now."
The old Taoist priest, with a full head of white hair, looked very kind. In his hand, he still held a whisk. Upon hearing this, he opened his eyes and said calmly, "Don't worry, this is a contingency plan left behind by Marquis Liu before his ascension, specifically for this kind of situation."
Having said that, he took out a talisman. Then, expressionless, he crushed it. In the next instant, an immense power appeared, transforming into a Bagua diagram that completely sealed off the entire cave.
Every drop of blood was targeted by this Bagua diagram. As for the will contained within the blood, it was directly annihilated.
"Hmph! They've been away from this world for twenty thousand years, yet they still have a backup plan. But what good is it?"
As he spoke, countless drops of blood surged towards Xiang Yu's head once more. This time, when the sea of blood subsided, Xiang Yu had fully recovered. His hands, feet, and everything else had grown back. At the same time, he glanced at the three people before him.
One of them was a eunuch! Moreover, he carried the strong, pungent scent of the Han dynasty's imperial aura, a scent that Xiang Yu loathed. Xiang Yu wanted to kill him with a single blow.
Standing in the middle was a Taoist priest, and the cultivation method he practiced was quite similar to that of Zhang Liang from back then. Needless to say, he was definitely a disciple or grand-disciple of Zhang Liang. He was certainly someone worth killing.
The person standing on the right was dressed as a priest from the Chu region. In his hand, he held a cane, which, if I'm not mistaken, was the same cane that my father had held back then.
But how did it end up in his hands? Wanting to ask, Xiang Yu asked, "What's the story behind that cane in your hand?"
Upon hearing this, the masked man laughed a few times and then said, "This originally belonged to our ancestors. Now that it's in my hands, isn't it only right and proper?"
With that, he ripped the black cloth off his face. He'd never expected to be able to hide it from the start. Otherwise, why wouldn't he have kept his clothes, weapons, and techniques the same?
"This man is a descendant of the former 'Father of the West' (a legendary figure in Chinese folklore). We originally thought he was exceptionally talented and wanted to train him to be a helper. But who knew that this boy would be so greedy and want to swallow an elephant whole? Now it seems that he has completely decided to betray us."
Looking at the high priest before her, Yu Ji said with some regret. The way she looked at him was as if she were looking at a dead man.
Yu Ji didn't even bother to ask the reason for the betrayal; it was nothing more than insatiable greed. Why should she bother arguing with a dying man?
Looking at Yu Ji's murderous gaze, for some reason, the High Priest felt a sense of unease! This was illogical!
Seeing Yu Ji's indifferent expression and Xiang Yu's disdainful look, the high priest suddenly felt an urge to speak, almost as if possessed. So he began to speak.
"Back then, my ancestor Fan Zeng was utterly loyal to you, but what was his ultimate fate? He died alone, mortally wounded! Therefore, I..."
However, as they talked, the high priest sensed something was amiss. He noticed that Qian Yuan Daoist and Zhang Rang around him had all silently lowered their heads. As for Yu Ji and Xiang Yu opposite him, they were even laughing out loud.
"Hahaha, hahaha, how ridiculous! Who told you all this? Oh, probably Liu Bang who wrote the history. You actually believe what that despicable man said and did? Are you brain-dead?" As he spoke, Xiang Yu's gaze toward the High Priest grew even more disdainful.
“Generally speaking, once you reach the sixth rank, you can freely enter and exit the River of Fate of this world and observe the past and future. Obviously, you've been deceived. Let me tell you the truth before you die,” Xiang Yu said, somewhat speechless.
"How could this be, I..." However, before he could finish speaking, the high priest saw an incomparably bright light.
The light was beautiful. Then, I felt my body getting lighter and lighter, as if I were flying.
They flew higher and higher, until they came to a great river. They walked upstream and soon saw the memories of their entire life.
Soon, the high priest realized something was amiss: at the time of his birth, a Taoist priest had cast a spell on him.
In her youth, after displaying some talent, she was chosen by Yu Ji and groomed for training. Ironically, at the time, she believed that each generation of Holy Maidens was different. Now it seems that several generations of Holy Maidens have had problems!
Then, I saw the truth about the life and death of my ancestors!
It turns out, all of this was a lie.
So this is the truth of history!
It turns out, my entire life was just a joke. From the moment I was born, my entire life's path was predetermined—my birth was for this betrayal, for the very act of expending energy to unleash Xiang Yu's first strike after his resurrection!
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"Alas, what a pity. If you hadn't been secretly plotted against at birth, you wouldn't have died such a tragic death." Looking at the high priest's unseeing eyes, Zhang Rang shook his head and said.
At the same time, he was secretly shocked. The foundation of the Han Dynasty was so profound. Thousands of years ago, when this child was just born, a hidden scheme had already been laid. How could this be?
Seeing this, Daoist Qian Yuan explained, "Your Excellency need not worry, this is just a coincidence. Every year, our Imperial Observatory buries many hidden agents. Many of these agents are never used in their entire lives. And many others are simply destroyed during use."
"It is extremely rare for a spy like the High Priest to successfully infiltrate the enemy and hold such a high position. In fact, he may be the only one."
Upon hearing this, although what Daoist Qian Yuan said seemed to make a lot of sense, Zhang Rang still subconsciously dodged to the side. Is this the method of the Imperial Observatory? What about the Embroidered Uniform Guard?
"Congratulations on the return of the Overlord! However, please, Overlord, perish!" With that, six more Daoists appeared beside Daoist Qian Yuan. These Daoists, including Liu Ming, varied in cultivation level, the highest being the peak of the Earth Immortal realm, and the lowest being the initial stage of the Earth Immortal realm.
At the same time, a small array diagram appeared in Qian Yuan Dao Ren's hand. In the next instant, the diagram expanded, enveloping him completely.
"This formation is called the Big Dipper Formation. It utilizes the power of the seven stars of the Big Dipper to form a killing formation. I humbly request Your Majesty's appraisal!"
"Very well, very well. My true spirit has just returned, and my physical body has not yet recovered. As for my destiny, it is still a void, completely empty. At this time, the most convenient method is nothing more than killing and taking a life!" Xiang Yu said with a smile.
“Yes, it would be abnormal if Brother Xiang’s resurrection didn’t involve a tribulation. Now that all realms are merging, the Heavenly Dao is terrified. Therefore, the Heavenly Tribulation has automatically subsided. After overcoming the current Human Tribulation, Brother Xiang, you will be completely resurrected.” Looking at Xiang Yu’s figure, Yu Ji said confidently.
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Chapter Seventy: Cihang Jingzhai, Having Walked Too Many Nights, Finally Encountered a Ghost
"Seven stars converge!"