Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Underwater?
In the Yin River?
The expressions on our faces suddenly turned grim. Zhengyang shuddered uncontrollably at the mention, revealing just how deeply the Yin River had impacted him.
Beneath the Yin River, a forbidden zone for the living!
Both Zhengyang and Xiao Xiao had been down there before, and what happened? Zhengyang was left paralyzed by the Eerie Energy. If it weren't for Xiao Xiao pulling him back up, they would have likely perished below. No living person could withstand that; once the Eerie Energy entered their body, they would freeze in place—how could they continue to paddle in the water? They would inevitably drown.
I felt uncertain about whether we could get through this challenge, my expression grew serious as I asked her in a low voice, “How deep is the entrance to that passage underwater?”
“About a hundred meters!”
She replied, “Actually, my king is a benevolent and great ruler. Unfortunately, he cares too much about Atlantis, and his personality is overly impulsive. He has grand ambitions, unlike other Atlantis kings who are merely guardians of the status quo. He has always favored martial prowess and has been intent on changing the weak military situation of Atlantis. He has long stated that if Atlantis does not strengthen its military, it will inevitably fall to external threats. If he ascends to the throne, he will surely enrich the nation and strengthen its military, expanding its territory and eliminating all threats to Atlantis Safety and Danger. Unfortunately, he has never had the opportunity or suitable circumstances to carry out military reforms; opposition from the court and within the country has been too strong. Thus, his plans have had to be shelved time and again. It is clear that the reason why the prophet gained his absolute trust is that the prophet aligned with his governance principles. Furthermore, the prophet presented practical solutions that appeased the subjects of Atlantis. The existence of Athens put pressure on us and provided a reason for the king to reform. Because of this, he gradually fell into the prophet's scheme.
However, one cannot deny that he is indeed very benevolent. On the night he was betrayed, his last command before closing his eyes was not to slaughter the craftsmen who built his sleeping tomb! My secret passage was specifically reserved for those craftsmen to leave after completing their work on the tomb!”
A fallen monarch being called a wise ruler?
I couldn't help but scoff. Regardless of whether this person is good or not, he is undoubtedly a failed king!
There are many kings who favor martial prowess and expand their territories—Qin Shi Huang and Han Wu, which one of them did not admire military strength? Yet in the end, they did not become fallen monarchs; instead, they are hailed as eternal emperors!
When they expanded their territories, opposition to war was equally loud, and there were no shortages of sycophants supporting their policies. However, they assessed the situation wisely and ultimately made correct choices, thus becoming revered rulers!
Expanding territories is not wrong, but one must remain clear-headed!
Wolves can be ferocious but are also patient and wait for opportunities!
Thus, the last monarch of Atlantis cannot be considered unfortunate; he can only be deemed reckless in his ambition!
That is his first sin!
Furthermore, if one wishes to wage war, one must understand who the enemy is! Athens and ancient Eastern civilizations were still in their infancy during Atlantis's peak; they were still in the Stone Age while you already possessed laser weapons and nuclear warheads. Were you afraid of a bunch of primitive people? Just because you heard a few words from Three Clear Daoist, you let your crisis awareness explode and rushed onto a military expressway? And then you wanted to create some ultimate warriors—what for? You are completely immersed in an imaginary enemy's pressure!
Being ignorant and believing slander—this is his second sin!
Then, interestingly enough, the highest secret of Atlantis, the place where the Heart of Atlantis is buried, must be kept absolutely confidential for both logical and emotional reasons. Yet, he opened a path and let the craftsmen escape. If those craftsmen went out and started gossiping, wouldn't that mean the highest secret would be leaked?
Any emperor with a brain would rather kill a thousand innocents than let one guilty person go free in such matters!
Letting those craftsmen go was not an act of mercy; it could be politely termed as the Mercy of a Woman, but frankly, it was just foolishness!
When it comes to indecision, it's the Mercy of a Woman!
This is a crime of three counts!
With these three offenses, the fall of the nation is entirely deserved! This isn't just a prehistoric super civilization; even if it were a divine civilization, it would still meet its end!
However, regarding the merits and faults of this Last Emperor, I couldn't be bothered to comment. It was clear that she actually admired this emperor; in modern internet terms, she was a typical die-hard fan. So I kept those thoughts to myself without voicing them. What I was most concerned about was whether that secret passage known as the Three Clear Daoist was known to anyone!
That was the key point, so I directly raised my doubts.
"They probably don't know."
She said, "Before the Predecessor King was disemboweled and had his heart removed, the technicians had just cut open his abdomen. Suddenly he remembered this passage. At that moment, he was covered in blood and surprisingly ordered all the technicians out. Then he pulled another maidservant who was attending to him inside and wanted to give those craftsmen building his tomb a way out, declaring it a top secret! Later on, that maidservant told me the last command of the Predecessor King before he died. I handled everything related to this matter and left this escape route on the design plan. I didn't discuss this with the prophet; I suspect he doesn't know about it."
Doesn't know?
I exchanged glances with Zhengyang and saw a flash of fierce determination in each other's eyes.
As long as the Intercepting Daoist doesn't know, there is a great possibility that place is unguarded!
If we can get past those Yin Soldiers' defenses, we can strike directly at the Rakshasa Ghosts. Following our original plan, there is still a chance to carry out a successful decapitation operation!
After all, with Ghost Granny here—she came specifically for the Rakshasa Ghosts—she must have some hidden means up her sleeve; otherwise, why would she come here to court death?
In summary, it's worth taking a gamble!
We had survived countless life-and-death situations together; our mutual understanding had been forged through numerous trials. There was no need for many words; just one glance could convey our intentions clearly. So with that exchange of glances, we instantly understood each other's thoughts.
Anyway, we were stuck in this godforsaken place now—ten thousand meters beneath the sea. Getting out would be more difficult than climbing to heaven; it would be better to forge ahead. Perhaps if we broke through that Corpse Raising Ground and completed our mission, there might still be a glimmer of hope!
In short, we had no choice but to go!
"You may not know about the tomb structure of the Predecessor King in the Land of Slumber, right?"
At that moment, she suddenly spoke up, her eyes sparkling as they danced across our faces. It seemed she had guessed what we were thinking, and she covered her mouth, letting out a light laugh. Surprisingly, as she smiled, two dimples appeared on her fair, almost translucent face, making her look incredibly cute. Gone was the fierce expression she had when she threatened to strangle me with her hair.
"The tomb of the Predecessor King is actually an Underground Palace, built to mimic the specifications of the palace in Atlantis."
She continued, "I don't know if any of you have visited the ruins of the palace in Poseidonia. If you have, you should know that the palace is divided into an outer city and the Forbidden Palace. The Forbidden Palace is where the Predecessor King handled state affairs, while the outer city is where the troops are stationed. Generally speaking, soldiers are absolutely forbidden from entering the Forbidden Palace; doing so would be seen as a coup. As for those Yin Soldiers, they operate according to their habits from life. The Forbidden Palace is like a forbidden zone for them; after death, they naturally wouldn't cross into the Forbidden Palace within the tomb! My secret passage leads directly to the Forbidden Palace, and there won't be any Night Watchmen guarding it. Therefore, taking this passage will definitely allow us to avoid those Yin Soldiers."
"Then it's certainly worth a gamble!"
Ghost Granny nodded and said solemnly, "In that case, let's take a short break before we enter the water."
No one opposed this suggestion. As soon as Ghost Granny spoke, we settled down in the stinking coffin to eat and drink.
The combination of dried meat and Yin River water had a uniquely sour taste!
For an ordinary person, it might be nauseating enough to make them sick, but for us, it was truly a delicacy.
Because once we ventured forth, our lives hung in the balance; we didn't even know how many more chances we would have to eat.
Comment 0 Comment Count