The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor
Chapter 955 - 952: The Forbidden Power of the Empty Ancient City

Chapter 955: Chapter 952: The Forbidden Power of the Empty Ancient City

Inside the room.

With no outsiders present, the old Taoist bowed to Ye Xuan, "Zhang Qingfeng, pays respects to Emperor Ye!"

Ye Xuan nodded slightly, motioning for Zhang Qingfeng to sit down and talk.

Zhang Qingfeng sat opposite Ye Xuan, his old face full of emotion: "Unconsciously, it’s been ninety thousand years."

"The events of that year were due to my involvement, I’m afraid." Ye Xuan said slowly.

Zhang Qingfeng shook his head and waved his hand: "You can’t say that. If it weren’t for Emperor Ye’s assistance back then, how could I, Zhang Qingfeng, have the reputation of Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Heavenly Master Dao spread throughout the Xuanhuang Great World."

Ye Xuan shook his head: "That’s a different matter. I promised you that this time I will let Dragon Tiger Mountain produce an Emperor."

Ye Xuan smiled broadly, looking at Zhang Qingfeng, and said slowly: "You also have a great chance."

Zhang Qingfeng was stunned, then smiled wryly: "Emperor Ye, you flatter this old man."

Ye Xuan raised his hand slightly, indicating not to say more, and said slowly: "The prophecy of the past was true. I guessed it when the Double Emperors appeared. It’s a turning point. After the Double Emperors, the era will be dormant for a while, and then revival will usher in even greater glory. At that time, the Heavenly Domain will be connected to All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, unlike now."

"Currently, the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds cannot accommodate too many powerful beings, but that’s temporary. Once a threshold is reached, countless strong ones will emerge, and people of the Heavenly Domain will come down."

"At that time, you can reveal yourself."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qingfeng pondered: "Then I still can’t leave the Empty Ancient City now?"

Ye Xuan shook his head: "It’s unrelated. You just need to suppress your realm below Great Sage after leaving Dao Chu Ancient Land."

Zhang Qingfeng was suddenly overjoyed, grinning: "Finally, I can leave this godforsaken place."

Ye Xuan smiled: "Having stayed here for so long, surely you’ve gained a lot?"

Zhang Qingfeng nodded: "I’ve gained quite a bit, but the people’s existence here, I’ve never understood."

"They seem alive but also seem dead. The real living person seems only to be me?"

Zhang Qingfeng voiced his doubts.

Ye Xuan pondered for a moment, then said slowly: "Actually, they are all dead, but because of the existence of the Empty Ancient City, they are alive. That’s where the Forbidden Power of the Empty Ancient City lies."

"No matter where they come from, long stays in the Empty Ancient City lead to death. They die in the Empty Ancient City, yet live in the Empty Ancient City."

Zhang Qingfeng was secretly shocked, softly said: "So, would one perceive this kind of death?"

Ye Xuan stroked his chin, smiled, and said: "That depends on the individual. Some are aware of their deaths but are willing to live this way, so they still live well. Others aren’t willing, so they truly die. Some don’t know they’re dead and choose to integrate into the Empty Ancient City, such as..."

"Like the Mysterious Battle Saber Emperor."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qingfeng resolved many doubts, yet still had unanswered questions: "What about elders like Ji Yueyi, clearly knowing they’re dead but remaining alive — what’s the situation here?"

Ye Xuan squinted slightly and said: "That’s the fourth situation. If the Empty Ancient City doesn’t let you die, even if you know you’re dead and willing to die, you remain alive, living through death."

"Is there such a thing?" Zhang Qingfeng frowned.

Ye Xuan nodded slightly: "There is, and quite a few."

Zhang Qingfeng hesitated before asking: "Is there a limit to the number of people in the Empty Ancient City?"

Ye Xuan showed a subtle smile and said: "Like the jungle law in the outside Cultivation World, survival of the fittest. No specific number is known, but upon reaching the limit, the weakest one will be automatically removed, and those within the Empty Ancient City will never detect it."

Zhang Qingfeng felt a chill run down his spine: "What is the significance of the Empty Ancient City? Are they treating these people as puppets?"

Ye Xuan restrained his smile, calmly said: "That’s the answer I have been seeking."

The existence of the Empty Ancient City is very unique.

No one knows its significance.

People living here are dead, yet they exist in a living state.

And one day, when a powerful presence arrives, the weakest person in the city will be removed.

This is the Forbidden Power of the Empty Ancient City.

"Ah." Zhang Qingfeng sighed lightly, remembering the elder Ji Yueyi who would periodically climb the city wall and ’go crazy.’

To him, the existence of the Empty Ancient City is a desecration of the dead!

He, who detests evil like an enemy, resents this the most.

But within the Empty Ancient City, he feels powerless.

He once attempted to make a move and was captured by the City Soldiers of the Empty Ancient City and held in prison for three days.

Those three days felt like true death.

After three days, he returned to the city.

Perhaps this is why those once invincible in history have started their own businesses or trades within the Empty Ancient City.

As if an invisible hand is manipulating them, treating them like puppets!

"If possible, I would let this Empty Ancient City sink into the Lantern Sea and never appear again." Zhang Qingfeng said honestly.

Ye Xuan, hearing this, shook his head and said: "In everything in this world, there are two sides. You only see the negative, not the positive."

"The existence of the Empty Ancient City, while defiling the dead, also grants new life to many who regret their deaths. They are very happy living in the city."

Zhang Qingfeng could not help but remain silent.

"The existence of the Empty Ancient City is tied to Dao Chu Ancient Land. The mysteries within can’t be explained in a few sentences." Ye Xuan said slowly and calmly: "I will stay in the Empty Ancient City for a few days. You may go now."

"Okay." Zhang Qingfeng nodded, stood, and left.

After Zhang Qingfeng left, Ye Xuan’s right hand, positioned on the table before him, began tapping his five fingers slowly and thoughtfully.

Zhang Qingfeng has stayed in the Empty Ancient City for ninety thousand years, always waiting for his arrival.

Because Zhang Qingfeng knew well that without Ye Xuan, he would have to remain in this place, or else the Double Emperors would surely act against him.

Ye Xuan’s arrival not only meant he could leave the Empty Ancient City, it also represented the imminent call to counterattack against the Double Emperors.

Zhang Qingfeng may not have directly participated in the past events, but he knew well that it was the Double Emperors who betrayed Ye Xuan.

This enmity must be avenged!

And Ye Xuan’s visit this time is indeed to point Zhang Qingfeng in how to eliminate them.

But aside from that, he has other matters to attend within the Empty Ancient City.

"Those guys might soon know of my arrival..."

Ye Xuan muttered softly.

Though he has the presence of the Soul Box in hand, he has no hesitations.

Moreover, he needs to conduct some tests related to the word on the Saint Paper.

Linger here for a few more days before moving forward.

After Zhang Qingfeng left the room, he distributed bags of Golden Essence Copper Coins to everyone, letting them each roam the city.

Within Dao Chu Ancient Land, opportunities are indeed abundant, like those in the Empty Ancient City, dotted all around.

However, these opportunities are closely tied to Golden Essence Copper Coins.

Everyone had understood this after experiencing the Mysterious Battle Saber Emperor’s matter, and upon obtaining Golden Essence Copper Coins, each ventured out to seek their own fortunes.

Qiankun Ancestor didn’t wander around but accompanied Zhang Qingfeng in the courtyard to play chess.

Yao Yueqing ventured alone to the north street of the Empty Ancient City.

She felt that her opportunity was there.

But unexpectedly, instead of encountering her opportunity, she first encountered Gong Bozhong and others from the Shaking Light Ancient Sect.

Likewise, Gong Bozhong and others also noticed Yao Yueqing.

"Why them..."

Yao Yueqing’s heart sank slightly.

"Yueqing."

An elder approached to greet but secretly surrounded Yao Yueqing, blocking all escape routes.

"What does this mean, elders?" Yueqing asked coldly.

"The Saint Heir is dead. For your safety, you should come with us." Gong Bozhong replied calmly.

Yueqing understood well what Gong Bozhong and the others meant. She replied coldly: "There’s no need for Gong Ancestor to worry about me. Yueqing can take care of herself. Besides, Yueqing has just met with the Old Heavenly Master Zhang, who has promised to look after her, so you better look after yourselves."

"Seize her." Gong Bozhong completely ignored Yueqing’s words, directly ordering.

(ps: Today continues with four updates totaling ten thousand words, but the latter three updates will be posted in the evening, so please check back later)