"Old brother, stop joking."

Li Yan was speechless, after leading Shen Sanyou to his room, he hung up the "Ruyi Treasure Pearl", and then said solemnly, "Old brother, you might have something big going on, right?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Sanyou's expression also became serious. He first looked at the Ruyi Treasure Pearl, then said in a deep voice, "I have been ordered by my sect to come ask you about the Nine Tripods."

Li Yan immediately became vigilant, "The Netherworld Sect rarely participates in pugilistic world disputes, why ask about this?"

The Nine Tripods involve the Qi fortune of the Divine State, even attracting the attention of immortal gods of the Daluo Law Realm, it's a matter of life and death, he cannot be careless.

Even though the visitor was an old acquaintance.

Shen Sanyou didn't get angry, instead he said in a deep voice, "Since I came to ask you, naturally I need to explain the reason. This matter is related to the roots of the Netherworld Sect."

"Our Netherworld Sect is the orthodox of the Qin Palace Secret Blessing, called 'Soul Calming Grand Priest', it mainly handles the royal funeral and is responsible for suppressing the Five Directions Yin Demons, after the Burning of Books and Burial of Scholars it went into hidden evasion."

"The Netherworld Sect doesn't participate in pugilistic world fights, disciples hide among the common people, making a living from funerals, thus being the Yin Sect."

"But there are five people mastering the Five Directions Yin Sacrifice, wandering all over the Divine State, my master 'Yin Jiuge' is one of them."

"Their task... is to supervise the Nine Tripods."

Li Yan was surprised, "Why have I never heard of it?"

Shen Sanyou shook his head and said, "It's a taboo within the sect, those who master the Five Directions Yin Sacrifice Technique must not gain fame in the Mystical Sect, violating this means certain death."

Li Yan was silent, then shook his head, "Old Shen, to be frank, what you said is too coincidental, the news of the Nine Tripods just appeared, and your master sent you..."

"I understand."

Shen Sanyou nodded, "The news of the Nine Tripods shouldn't be known to outsiders, even I just found out."

Sighing, he added, "But regarding this, my master indeed didn't lie. Have you heard of the Qin King Immortal Palace?"

"Are you kidding? Isn't that just a rumor?"

Sha Lifei was startled and interrupted.

Li Yan was also full of disbelief.

They come from Guanzhong and have entered Qinling, yet that mysterious place remains shrouded in mist and legend.

The Ancient Hua Xu Country, rumored to be the abode of immortals...

The Ten Absolute Evil Tombs, no one who enters ever comes out...

The Qinling White Python God, coiling around the mountains...

Just like the Yunmeng Three Treasures, they're local tales, true or false, merely passed down by generations.

But the most captivating is Emperor Qin's Immortal Palace.

Legend has it that Fangxian Dao built it for Emperor Shi, concealing the secrets of immortality, yet countless people throughout history have entered Qinling but have never found it.

Shen Sanyou's face remained calm as he continued, "My master said, the Qin King Immortal Palace is real, the roots of the Netherworld Sect are connected to it."

"As for what's inside, I do not know, but since the Nine Tripods emerged, there have been anomalies with the Earth Vein Instrument inherited in the Netherworld Sect's Great Hall."

"Afterwards, people from the Qin King Immortal Palace arrived, demanding to prevent the Nine Tripods from emerging, or else there will be a catastrophe!"

"People from the Qin King Immortal Palace?!"

After hearing, everyone felt even more astonished.

Li Yan's mind raised a curious thought, "Could it be..."

"Truly unknown."

Shen Sanyou scratched his head, "If that person indeed exists, why does the Lishan Sect guard the Imperial Mausoleum so closely, my master is very tight-lipped, unwilling to say more."

Li Yan took a deep breath, "Alright, what do you want to know?"

Shen Sanyou said in a serious tone, "Everything!"

"Exactly who is plotting for the Nine Tripods, what methods they use, you are a living Yin messenger, you should know more, right now the entire Netherworld Sect is investigating."

"The Sect Leader has only one sentence, those who plot for the Nine Tripods, must be killed!"

Li Yan contemplated for a moment, then spoke, "They are a mysterious organization, all members are yin criminals, I only know of Fangshi Lu Sheng from the Qin Dynasty, Great Song Ghost Sect Leader Zhao Changsheng..."

He narrated the information he knew.

Of course, he didn't disclose the matters of the Daluo Law Realm, since they involve some immortal gods, and the existence of special Hook Paper would also attract trouble.

Who knows what people might be behind the Netherworld Sect.

If they are genuinely determined to stop it, it's a good thing.

Shen Sanyou listened while carefully recording.

After Li Yan finished speaking, he blew dry the ink stain, carefully folding the paper and stuffing it into his bosom, then stood up, "I came to Qingcheng for this matter, have no interest in the cellar-opening gathering, will leave now to report back to the sect."

Sighing, he bowed and said, "My master said, the Human Dao is undergoing transformation, chaos is happening everywhere, no one can escape it."

"Your fame now is quite significant, which is both good and bad, as you can't guard against hidden arrows, whatever you do, keep an eye out."

"Old brother, you're right, take care on your way."

"Farewell."

After sending Shen Sanyou off, the group returned to the room.

"Tsk tsk, Qin King Immortal Palace."

Sha Lifei still found it hard to believe, "It's actually real?!"

Wang Daoxuan stroked his beard and shook his head, "Cloud Lord's Divine Que, Dragon Palace Water Mansion, Qin King Immortal Palace, the Human Dao transformation has arrived, what else will pop up in the future, no one knows."

Li Yan said solemnly, "In short, be careful with everything."

"Tomorrow is the cellar-opening gathering, Ling Yunzi has already mentioned it will last for three days, once it's over, we will leave, first picking up Miss Long, then heading to Yu State to gather news!"

After setting the plan, everyone dispersed.

They also had things to tend to.

This cellar-opening gathering is on a scale far exceeding the one at Hua Mountain.

Besides opening several treasure houses sealed since the Song Dynasty, there will also be trading and auction, each orthodox Magic Vein will bring out some Spiritual Treasures for exchange.

The Twelve Primordial Spirits now are quite known, and the dangers they face are greater.

They must take this opportunity to enhance their strength as much as possible.

The room grew quiet once everyone left.

Li Yan opened his bag and carefully took out some items gained from the battle in Shu King Palace.

After researching these days, he somewhat understood what they were.

Some could be used, others could be traded for treasures.

Thinking of this, Li Yan carefully picked up a Jade Pendant.

The pendant was only the size of a baby's fist, made of green jade, shaped in a "Double Chi Supporting Bi", with an outer circle and inner hole, three inches in diameter.

Its treasure aura was ancient and thick, as Wang Daoxuan said, it was a typical style from the Warring States to Qin.

On its edge, two intertwined chi dragons were carved, symbolizing the balance of Yin Yang and imperial mandate, apparently originating from the Royal, the carving was exquisite.

Upon meticulous examination, on the front was a yin carved "Cloud Thunder Pattern", with twelve small seal scripts inscribed around the central hole like "Extend Life and Eternal Longevity", "Exorcism", etc.

Wang Daoxuan had checked, and these matched the Fangshi prayer texts recorded in "Records of the Grand Historian·Qin Shi Huang", used as a sacrificial ritual implement.

Lu Sheng's name was quite renowned.

In the twenty-eighth year of Emperor Shi, the Langya Inscription records how Fangshi Lu Sheng presented the prophecy "The one who destroyed Qin was Hu".

This is a National Sacrificial Divine Artifact!

Aside from its calming effect, capable of evading detection by Divine Skills and Heavenly Court, it was even stronger than the "Ruyi Treasure Pearl".

No wonder, Lu Sheng always kept it with him.

Looking at the item, Li Yan scratched his head.

This thing is the hardest to deal with.

He is a living Yin messenger, if casually sold, and some old ghost gets hold of it, during a future confrontation it will become problematic.

But holding it seems too extravagant.

He has the "Dragon and Snake Card", the group has the "Ruyi Treasure Pearl", if further hidden by this item, spreading the news will surely make everyone envious...

"Alas~"

Li Yan sighed and picked up the second item.

This was a Yellow Silk Scripture Banner Scroll, used by Lu Sheng the first time to stop the yin soldiers, the "Earth Official's Absolution of Sins Treasure Decree".

This is a one-time treasure, the power attached has already dissipated, it now looks like an ordinary object.

But Li Yan knows, this is evidence of the Daluo Law Realm's black hand behind, how to use it remains unknown.

The first time, the yin soldiers were forced to retreat.

The second time, summoning Wen Lingguan failed to achieve full success.

The Heavenly Court and Underworld are aware, yet no further action.

The black hand behind must be quite significant...

Li Yan shook his head slightly and picked up the third treasure.

It was the bronze-eyed Nuo Mask left by Erlang back then.

The item had returned to calm, yet Li Yan could still feel, in the eye of the mask's brow, a breath swirling, originating from Erlang himself.

Yang Erlang consumed a thousand-year incense to re-bury the Nine Tripods into the Earth Vein, thus gratify the people of Shu, and has now ascended.

Li Yan recalls, he left this object before departing, mentioning it might be useful.

His words were vague,

What exactly is it used for?

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