Chapter 6: The First Shovel
Isn't the tone rather bold
Once you have inherited the legacy of this Emperor, you can never betray your master. Moreover, once you enter the Tomb Emperor's space, the unique secret formula crafted by this Emperor has already been implanted within your body, granting you the essence of the Tomb God. This Emperor despises those who waver in their loyalties the most and will swiftly eradicate them. If you continue to cultivate this Emperor's scripture, the essence of the Tomb God will assist you, making you the beneficiary. Conversely, the outcome will be death
Even at the initial stage, it can rival a level 10 martial fetus. The most crucial aspect is that this martial fetus differs from others in that its grade is not fixed; rather, it continuously evolves rapidly as your cultivation level increases
The Tomb Emperor's Scripture is merely an auxiliary cultivation method and does not represent an authentic cultivation technique. Therefore, it cannot be practiced as the primary method of cultivation
Yan Qing shook his head and approached the desk, discovering that the surface of the desk was surprisingly adorned with concentric octagonal patterns. From the outside in, it resembled an octagonal target, with the patterned rings numbering in the dozens.
When I, the Emperor, am enraged, the sun and moon lose their light, the rivers and lakes lose their color, the earth trembles in fear, and all living beings shudder
As he continued to look down, he felt a wave of dizziness, nearly causing him to vomit blood and faint.
Yan Qing's gaze fell upon those inscriptions, with four large characters on the side—Eight Treasures Emperor's Table
Volume One: Cultivation Methods for Those Below the Innate Level
I never expected that I, a dignified prince, would actually fall to the shameful status of a lowly tomb raider, unworthy of any respectable profession
A faint sound was heard, and Ye Jun Tian felt a purple light emanating from the birthmark on his wrist. Suddenly, he felt his body tighten and found himself falling into a mysterious place.
Starting at such a high point signifies that future achievements will be exceptional
If you seek martial arts techniques, skills, or weapons, you need only to continuously excavate graves. You should base your practice on the cultivation methods obtained from the tomb chambers, as the cultivation methods stored within the graves have accumulated over many years, possessing a certain aura of the tomb as well as the fortune carried by the deceased during their lifetime
Although the ordinary martial artist can also evolve the inherited martial fetus, it requires one to break through a major realm before it can slowly evolve
Tomb Emperor's Manual, damn it, can you really unearth an emperor from a tomb? Yan Qing thought to himself with amusement, but he was also curious and flipped it open.
In the world, one cannot escape the influence of the Three Teachings and the Nine Streams; however, the profession of tomb raiding is not included among them. In the perception of these ignorant individuals, disturbing ancestral graves is considered the most despicable act, even worse than the lowest profession among the Three Teachings and the Nine Streams, which is that of a 'performer'.
Who dares to say that this emperor is despicable in the heavens above?
Moreover, the breakthrough of the father king's cultivation realm is astonishingly rapid. At the age of thirty-seven or thirty-eight, he has already proudly entered the ranks of the strong in the 'Initial Stage of Thought Energy'
The book appears to be made from bone pieces that are only one-thousandth the thickness of paper, suggesting that it is a bone book
Well then, young man, since you are able to open the Tomb Emperor's space, you are the inheritor of this Emperor's legacy. Those who inherit this Emperor's scripture shall dedicate their lives primarily to the practice of tomb raiding
"I have found a treasure." This was the first thought that came to Yan Qing's mind upon seeing this place
The table is crafted from expensive material resembling mahogany, featuring an octagonal shape, exquisite workmanship, clear grain patterns, and exuding an air of antiquity and exceptional elegance
After fiddling with it for a while, I still could not decipher the meaning of these patterns
Once they have passed away, just imagine. If one cultivates the imperial scripture of this emperor, it is possible to uncover their cultivation methods and treasures. At that time, one can draw upon the strengths of countless families and possess infinite treasures. Furthermore, by borrowing the fortune of the deceased, one can defy the heavens and change one's fate. How magnificent would you be?
The cover of the book features a line of large characters shimmering with golden light: The Tomb Emperor's Manual
Sigh
A faint, ethereal ancient scent that evokes a shiver lingers in the air. The 'Wu Tai Luoyang shovel' that I had just clearly seen is placed right on a dark, octagonal table in the room, exuding an air of noble elegance.
Yan Qing felt a stir in his heart and infused true energy into the pattern at the very edge of the table
Do not blame this Emperor for giving you a shovel; in reality, as a weapon embryo, its grade is limitless
"What! You can't be fooling this prince with your nonsense about being a tomb emperor, can you?" Yan Qing began to feel anxious, frowning one moment and sighing the next.
Yan Qing let out a bitter laugh in his heart. As he continued to read, he found that the content was filled with methods and techniques for stealing the graves of martial artists below the innate realm, as well as introductions to the types, specifications, and varieties of graves.
This appears to be a room, approximately 200 square meters in size. The walls are adorned with exquisite and ancient abstract carvings.
This fellow is truly arrogant! A grave robber actually dares to compare himself to the Heavenly Emperor. Yan Qing couldn't help but shake his head, believing this person was just boasting, and continued to read on.
The initial stage of the 'Time-Space Shovel Martial Embryo' that I have inherited is already at the tenth level, and in the entire Yan Kingdom, there will certainly be no more than five individuals possessing such an extraordinary talent
Yan Qing suddenly froze, damn! Isn't this table exactly the one that was placed in a room of the ancient tomb of the Zhou Dynasty that I opened in my previous life?
The 'Transcendent Realm' is also known as the Earthly Immortal, having initially liberated itself from the constraints of the human body, becoming a martial arts master with the ability to fly at low altitudes
Yan Qing shook his head vigorously, utterly speechless
Tomb raiding is a technical endeavor; what does it matter if one is revered as the Heavenly Emperor? Practitioners of martial arts believe that the Heavenly Emperor possesses eternal life. However, this is not the case, as the Heavenly Emperor cannot escape the great calamity of the Heavenly Dao that occurs every billion years.
Because King Yan Fei Xiong was also a remarkable talent in his time. He was one of the eight-level martial arts prodigies in the Yan Kingdom, and there were hardly ten individuals with such extraordinary gifts throughout the entire Yan Kingdom
Before long, the circle of patterns suddenly brightened. The floral designs transformed into golden inscriptions as if they were living beings, ultimately merging into one. Soon after, a book imbued with an ancient flavor, slightly yellowed, was placed on the desk.
This Emperor believes that tomb raiding is a noble act of "seeking justice" for the treasures that have been buried. It is a commendable endeavor. Therefore, this Emperor has created the "Tomb Emperor's Classic." After countless years, I have finally ascended to the throne.
It is important to note that the strongest individual of the Yan royal family, namely one's great-grandfather Yan Guoyin, has reached the age of one hundred but has only cultivated to the 'Middle Stage of Thought Energy'. He is currently in seclusion, striving to break through to the 'Later Stage of Thought Energy' level
Your strength is only at the third level, but it can enable this shovel to produce a double overlapping power, allowing you to exert the strength of a martial artist at the fifth or sixth level
Heaven knows whether this guy is telling the truth. However, the line below is filled with cautionary words:
Damn! I've boarded a pirate ship! This is simply a form of coercive cultivation.
All of the Emperor's cultivation techniques are contained within this Eight Treasures Emperor's Table. You can advance to the next level of cultivation based on the level of your abilities.
On the table, not only are there carvings of fierce beast totems, but there are also many inscriptions in gold that appear mysterious and strange, embedded in the edges of the table.
In fact, this emperor does not think so. Rather than allowing the deceased to take their wealth, treasures, techniques, scriptures, elixirs, talismans, and weapons into the ground to sleep in eternal slumber, it is better for us to take action and excavate them, allowing them to shine once more.
It is precisely because although the Yan Kingdom's seal is indeed a remarkable talent, its foundation is not as strong as that of his father; he is merely a holder of the seventh-level martial fetus.
Certainly, this shovel will continue to evolve as your skill level increases
A passage filled with overwhelming grandeur, evoking a strong impulse to pay homage and worship has emerged
In the initial stage, the grade of the space-time shovel is a first-tier magical tool. If you wish to steal from higher-level graves, you must upgrade and evolve it... Otherwise, you will be unable to excavate the tombs of more powerful warriors
The tomb energy is the primordial energy that integrates the various schools of cultivation techniques.
If the foundation is weak, the pace of development will naturally be slow. Otherwise, Yan Guoyin would have likely broken through the 'Nianqi Realm' and entered the legendary 'Tuofan Realm' long ago
In her previous life, Jin Wenyun had also studied for a period of time due to work requirements.
Because Yan Qing suspected that this case might be a magical artifact of considerable rank. Magical artifacts are tools used by martial artists, having transcended the realm of ordinary swords and blades
The first step is that one of the essential tools for tomb raiding is the 'Time-Space Shovel' invented by this emperor. This tool is very useful and can be used by ordinary people. Moreover, when a martial artist infuses it with spiritual power, it can further enhance its benefits for exploring tombs and digging.