Starting as a God-Emperor by Intercepting Destiny

0045 The largest martial arts holy land in Dayong, the imperial mausoleum

Longevity Hill, Cemetery

Zhao Jing was no stranger to this burial site.

It is the final resting place of thirteen emperors, empresses, concubines, princes and grandsons, and meritorious officials from the past eight hundred years of the Dayong Dynasty.

The numerous mausoleums symbolize the former prosperity and flourishing of the Zhao imperial family.

A thousand coffins emerge from the gate, signifying great prosperity for the family.

The son survives while the father dies; the grandson dies while the grandfather dies.

Even such a powerful family could not escape a catastrophe.

After obtaining the key, Zhao Jing did not rush in. Instead, he used the plaque to keep an eye on Eunuch Xu and told Bao'er to stay away from the two of them.

If you sense something is wrong, just run away.

Bao'er was very unhappy:

"Your Highness, how about... how about we transform into a leopard and try it?"

"How can you be alone?"

A man and a leopard, inseparable.

In the past, Zhao Jing only had to participate in national ceremonies, and she would wait anxiously at home for him to return.

If Zhao Jing doesn't come back, Bao'er will miss one meal.

It's so dangerous now, I don't want to leave.

Zhao Jing shook his head and smiled:

"That's enough."

"So many miracles made all of this possible."

"I'll walk the rest of the way."

Bao'er gritted her teeth:

"If Your Highness needs anything, please be sure to call me."

"Alright, we are blessed by our ancestors."

"Everything will be alright."

Zhao Jing stroked Bao'er's ahoge (cowlick), then took out the key and walked into the cemetery.

The Imperial Mausoleum Array was activated, and a vast amount of profound energy descended from the sky like a giant waterfall.

Even a grandmaster-level expert would be killed by this profound energy.

Zhao Jing constructed the Holy Seal and became the Priest, though he could not see the flow of profound energy as clearly as Tu Su.

But he could feel this immense power.

The sky above the imperial tomb was completely covered by profound energy.

Majestic, sacred.

Throughout history, state sacrifices have ensured that the Zhao imperial family shares the fate of the nation, becoming one with it.

The royal family enjoys state sacrifices, which has led to the formation of a vast and immeasurable amount of profound power.

Compared to this, Zhao Jing's profound power was like an ant seeing the blue sky.

If one possesses such power, can one be called a deity?

Even saints who come here must bow down and worship.

Zhao Jing opened his arms and walked straight into the cemetery.

I am coming.

He was bathed in the Xuan Power Waterfall and put to the test.

Boom!

The immense profound energy, like a torrential downpour, washed over every inch of Zhao Jing's skin.

It is under strict inspection.

Only members of the royal family are allowed to enter the mausoleum.

This is not just about blood ties between parents; it also needs to be recorded in the family genealogy.

If you possess bloodline but have no name on the family tree, you will still be killed by Xuan power.

The patriarchal clan system of the Dayong Dynasty did not necessarily require direct blood relatives.

Zhao Jing stood tall and proud, seemingly oblivious to everyone around him.

With the help of Eunuch Xu, the guards near the cemetery were all diverted, making things much easier.

But Eunuch Xu frowned:

"Is this the third grandson of the emperor?"

Longlou answered affirmatively:

"Genuine or genuine."

It doesn't look like it at all!

Eunuch Xu had been at the imperial mausoleum for many years; he had seen every prince and grandson of the emperor.

Perhaps there's nothing wrong with the clothes or appearance.

But the third prince's grandson didn't have that kind of temperament.

But once Zhao Jing went inside, nothing could be changed.

Grandpa Xu began to pray.

……

Cemetery, Imperial Mausoleum

The imperial tombs of the Dayong Dynasty were scattered like stars, starting with the tomb of Emperor Taizu and gradually spreading outwards.

Generation after generation, neatly arranged.

Zhao Jing walked quite a distance until he saw the first imperial tomb.

That is the tomb of Zhao Jing's great-grandfather, Emperor Lizong.

He did not continue forward, but knelt on the ground and shouted loudly:

"The sixteenth generation descendant of the ancestor of Dayong".

"Great-great-grandson of Emperor Gaozu Shizong, great-great-grandson of Emperor Lizong, grandson of Emperor Hongjing, and eldest son of the Crown Prince."

"The unworthy descendant Zhao Jing returned to the imperial mausoleum to pay homage to the spirit of his deceased grandfather."

Boom!Boom!Boom!

Zhao Jing disliked kneeling as a form of etiquette; he neither liked kneeling before others nor liked others kneeling before him.

Only Heaven, Earth, and our ancestors are permitted to kneel.

He must reveal his identity and sincerity in order to have a chance to awaken the spirits of his ancestors.

The entire imperial mausoleum was shrouded in mystical energy, and Zhao Jing deliberately used mystical techniques to amplify the sound.

But no one responded.

Is it because of the wrong timing?

Zhao Jing also accompanied his grandfather, the Emperor, to worship at the imperial mausoleum.

During the worship ceremony, he felt no extraordinary power at all.

It wasn't until he achieved success in his cultivation and returned to his old home that he felt the terrifying power shrouding the imperial mausoleum.

Even a grandmaster-level expert is no match for them.

This is the royal family's sacred land, a place where the profound power accumulated through eight hundred years of national sacrifices has been gathered.

But where are our ancestors?

Zhao Jing was puzzled and called out three times in a row:

"The sixteenth generation descendant of the ancestor of Dayong..."

"The great-great-grandson of Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Shizong..."

"The unworthy descendant Zhao Jing..."

However, Zhao Jing called out three times, but there was still no response.

The imperial tomb stands silently, like a lifeless object.

Could something have gone wrong?

Zhao Jing's entire plan was to infiltrate the imperial mausoleum ahead of time and seize the Destiny Bone before the Eldest Princess.

The Jade Capital is now burning, and the red sun is nearing its end.

Every minute of delay means one more minute of danger.

Is it because there were no offerings?

It's okay.

I am prepared.

Zhao Jing took out three sacrificial animals from his Sumeru Ring and set up the altar, while also taking out a wine pot.

Libationer, Libationer.

Wine was used to worship heaven and earth.

In the realm of metaphysics, alcohol is believed to have the power to communicate with the divine.

Compared to monks, priests are not only able to leave their mark on all things.

More importantly, he can infuse his profound energy into fine wine and communicate with the corresponding deities.

Zhao Jing held the fine wine, poured in his profound energy, and once again called upon his ancestors.

"The sixteenth generation descendant of the ancestor of Dayong..."

The offerings and the wine are ready.

Surprisingly, nothing happened.

These tombs seem to be nothing more than clay and wooden sculptures of bodhisattvas.

This is completely unscientific.

Ancestors, what are you doing?

Zhao Jing looked up at the sky, and the profound power above the firmament was still incredibly vast.

He could even sense that this profound energy was flowing towards the palace, maintaining the palace's grand formation.

Could it be that I don't have the Imperial Seal of the State?

Every deity, whether it be Maitreya Buddha, the Blood God, or the Daoist Venerable, has a large number of priests, saints, and even Dharma Kings.

The ancestral spirits of the royal family are unique.

There is only one emperor in a country.

The emperor and the emperor were originally different.

The emperor was responsible for sacrifices, while the ruler was responsible for governance.

Later, when the power of the two was combined into one person, the emperor and the Son of Heaven were considered equal.

In other words, the emperor held supreme power over sacrifices and also monopolized the power of the ancestral spirits.

Others cannot share this.

If a prince or grandson of the emperor cannot ascend the throne, he will not receive the blessings of his ancestors.

This is the source of why the Dayong royal family has been able to possess the power of a terrestrial deity for generations.

If Emperor Hongjing had not died, the Imperial Seal of the State would not have been found.

Zhao Jing cannot communicate with the spirits of his ancestors, and without communicating with the spirits of his ancestors, he cannot obtain the Heavenly Mandate Bone.

There is an important reason why Emperor Hongjing would hide here.

Even if Yuwen Huan came, he couldn't get it.

In the original game, the final Destiny Bone always appeared during the coronation ceremony and the settlement animation.

It doesn't mention at all that even royalty cannot connect with the spirits of their ancestors through sacrifices.

As for the Qiankun Locking Dragon Formation, he also used the remains of countless Zhao family descendants to steal its power, rather than communicating with it.

What absurdity!

He could either go to the palace and steal the Imperial Seal of the State.

He either had to wait for the period between Emperor Hongjing's abdication and the Princess's ascension to the throne.

Do we have to wait?

Always stay with me.

Zhao Jing would never sit idly by and wait for his death.

What should I do?

Since we cannot contact the spirits of our ancestors, we should find someone we can contact.

Thinking of this, Zhao Jing turned around.

There are also smaller tombs behind them.

The tomb of the late Crown Princess, née Liu.