Chapter 205: Holy Clan
"I don't know, but we can write it down. Maybe it will be useful in the end." Jefferson said helplessly.
"Let's go, there's no point in staying here." Mbo was impatient and uneducated, so he thought that as long as he went inside, he didn't care about anything else.
The others also wanted to get in and be done with it quickly, mainly because Lin Chen promised them that he would give them 10 US dollars each, regardless of whether they got the treasure in the end or not. This amount of money, plus what they had earned before, would be enough for them to live for the rest of their lives.
Lin Chen nodded silently, and McDonald and Shuke took the lead and continued to walk inside.
The wooden door was already in tatters, with a message written on it: "Be careful, this is a road of no return."
After passing the wooden door, the road becomes smaller and you can only crawl on the ground. This is really annoying. However, everyone understands that the more difficult the place is, the fewer explorers there will be, and the greater the probability of finding treasure.
Lin Chen was the third one in the forward team. He always paid attention to any abnormalities ahead. After all, he had a natural sense of danger.
After crawling through this dark corridor, we entered an open area in front of us, but we did not feel happy at all because of a foul smell.
This seemed to be an altar, with bones scattered everywhere, some of which still had some rotten flesh hanging on them. A few poisonous snakes were spitting out their tongues and wandering around among them. They were not at all panicked when they saw Lin Chen and the others coming.
In the middle of the altar was a series of upright spears, all with skulls stuck on the tips, making the atmosphere of the entire hall extremely weird and terrifying.
We used mining lamps to observe for a long time, but we couldn't see anything special.
However, precisely because of this, Dr. Jefferson asked everyone not to act rashly. Places like this usually have hidden weapons and traps, and if they are invisible like this, there is a high probability that other more terrifying dangers will occur, some of which may even be beyond human explanation.
Lin Chen didn't have any good solution. He really couldn't feel anything, but his nerves were still tense and he didn't dare to relax for a moment.
"Let's go forward. The exit is in front of us. Let's stay close together and don't think too much. Just rush through and it'll be over." Dr. Jefferson made a suggestion. Shuke and Lin Chen had no objection.
Everyone moved their legs carefully.
After walking for a distance, there was no other sound except for occasionally stepping on a few bones on the ground.
However, when Lin Chen walked to the middle of the altar, something strange happened.
Lin Chen unexpectedly found that the surrounding scenery had completely changed. Suddenly there was no one in front and behind him. Then it was a completely unfamiliar scene with mountains, flowing water, and a thatched cottage not far away.
hiss~
What is this?
Hallucination?
He pinched his thigh hard.
It hurts!
But the scenery before my eyes has not changed at all.
He carefully touched the ground with the submachine gun in his hand, but found nothing unusual.
Damn, are they all true?
How is it possible that they suddenly changed places? And no one else is there?
He could only move forward. There was smoke rising above the hut, and it seemed like there was someone there?
Lin Chen was very alert because even though there was no warning, there were many things that could not be explained.
The door of the hut was not closed. When I pushed it open, I saw an old man with silver hair and a white face.
Seeing him wearing very simple Chinese clothes (Lin Chen couldn't even recognize what dynasty they were from), with a ruddy complexion and a very good temperament.
"May I ask you, old gentleman?"
Lin Chen hasn't spoken Chinese for a long time, and he's not very fluent anymore.
"I don't deserve the title of sir. My name is not worth mentioning. You can call me your guide."
Lin Chen was quite surprised by the old man's words. He didn't expect that there were people who could speak Chinese in a place like Egypt?
Seeing that Lin Chen remained silent, he asked, "What are you doing here, sir?"
"It's just an adventure." Lin Chen certainly couldn't tell the truth. He now suspected that this man was imagining things. In his previous life, he had read many science fiction novels with similar scenes.
"I would like to give you a piece of advice, young master. It is not too late to turn back. If you continue to move forward, you may end up at a point of no return."
"You're joking, old man. I've never been one to give up halfway." Lin Chen was very purposeful and he didn't come here to listen to his nonsense.
"Alas, this is what people say every time they come." The old man's eyes suddenly lit up, and the scene changed again.
This is?
Lin Chen suddenly felt like he had teleported to a completely unfamiliar environment. This was an ancient battlefield in East Asia, where countless soldiers were fighting. Lin Chen was caught in the middle and was forced to fight back in self-defense.
It is not easy to protect oneself among thousands of soldiers. Although Lin Chen's skills are already outstanding, there is no chance to breathe in such a large-scale military formation. There is no future in dodging blindly.
This is also the reason why so many brave generals throughout history would be exhausted to death once trapped in the military formation.
Thinking of this, Lin Chen no longer held back and drew out his Frost Sword.
With the blessing of the magic sword, Lin Chen was like a tiger with wings, and he cut a bloody path in an instant.
Seeing how powerful Lin Chen was, the soldiers suddenly gave up fighting and surrounded him.
Damn, how can we kill them all if we kill like this?
Lin Chen was a little unsure whether this was an illusion or not, because every time they fought, he could feel the pressure from the opponent. Although he had the advantage with the help of his magic weapon, his strength was still being consumed.
As long as the opponent continues to attack, even if you have nine lives, it will not be enough to die.
Suddenly, he found a tall knight in black armor in the middle of this ancient battlefield. Judging from the way he was giving orders, he was most likely the enemy's commander.
He charged in that direction with all his might, swinging his Frost Sword without stopping. Countless soldiers fell before him.
But Lin Chen is still attacking with all his strength!
Finally, the enemy general also noticed this side, and he rushed over with a big knife in hand and riding a tall horse.
Lin Chen secretly thought that this was not good. The opponent was a cavalryman and he was an infantryman. From this perspective, such a head-on confrontation was simply seeking death.
As he approached, he quickly thought of a way and threw the Frost Sword with all his strength.
The opponent sneered and stretched out his sword to block, but the Frost Sword could cut through iron like mud and its momentum did not decrease, directly piercing through the opponent's chest.
The black-armored knight let out a desperate wail and finally fell dead under his horse. The remaining soldiers instantly lost their will to fight and began to kneel on the ground and beg for surrender.
As Lin Chen gasped for breath, the scene suddenly changed again and he returned to the thatched cottage.
The old man was studying Lin Chen's Frost Sword with great seriousness. "Give me back my sword!" Lin Chen shouted hurriedly.
The old man turned a deaf ear to him, and after a long while he raised his head, stared at Lin Chen and asked, "Sir, where did you get this knife?"
When Lin Chen heard the other party ask this, he suddenly felt a little nervous.
"I picked it up! Give me the knife back!"
"Picked it up? When did you pick it up and where did you pick it up?" The old man had no intention of returning it. Instead, he wanted to know the answer more urgently.
“Why do you care where I picked it up?” Lin Chen was also a little unhappy. He took his things and still questioned him?
This time the old man did not say anything more. Instead, he unexpectedly handed over the knife respectfully.
"This is the Cursed Blade! It is the most precious treasure of the Saint Clan. If you are not a member of the Saint Clan, you will soon die if you touch this precious blade."
This was the second time Lin Chen heard the name "Cursed Blade" and was shocked.
"Are you from the Saint Clan?"
The old man smiled bitterly, "I don't have that blessing. I'm not a member of the Saint Clan."
Lin Chen was somewhat disappointed after hearing this, but he also felt that what he said was very contradictory. "If you were not a member of the Saint Clan, and you had taken this precious sword, wouldn't you have died soon?"
The old man was not angry because Lin Chen said that he was dead or not. Instead, he asked calmly, "What if I am not a living person?"
This statement really shocked him completely, but it did explain everything.
"Since you are from the Saint Clan, we are destined to be together. I have received guidance from a senior from the Saint Clan, which is why I have this good fortune."
He paused, then stared at Lin Chen mysteriously for a long time.
"You are not an ordinary person. If I guess correctly, you are not the original owner of this body, right?"
When Lin Chen heard this, his heart was in turmoil. He had never told this secret to anyone else, so how did this old man know it?
He looked at the old man without leaving any trace.
When encountering this situation, the best choice is neither to admit it nor to deny it. Sometimes the correct solution is to remain unchanged in the face of change.
"You have a very good mental quality," the old man nodded approvingly, "because you people of the Saint Clan basically polish your character repeatedly by traveling through other people's lives, so as to achieve the effect of nirvana and rebirth. People of the Saint Clan are born no different from ordinary people, but through one or several lifetimes of training, people can complete the transformation and eventually become Saint Clan warriors."
Seeing that Lin Chen didn't react, he continued to speak.
"But this is just the first step. This world is huge and complex. It's not just about humans. After becoming a Saint Warrior, you have to constantly upgrade across boundaries. This will make you stronger and stronger!"
"What is cross-border upgrading?" Lin Chen heard this for the first time and his curiosity was finally aroused.
The old man smiled slightly, "As expected, all of you Saints are extremely eager for power. This is your common problem, and of course, it is also your greatest advantage!"
"After you grow into a true Saint Clan warrior, you have truly entered the great path of martial arts cultivation, which is also called 'entering the Dao'. The realms I know of so far are mainly: the Supreme Realm, the Supreme Yang Realm, the Supreme Accomplishment Realm, the Supreme Honor Realm, and the Supreme Saint Realm.
Each major realm is divided into four minor realms: early stage, middle stage, late stage, and peak stage. Not to mention the major realms, even the minor realms require practice and coincidence, and are extremely difficult to upgrade, and the later they are, the harder they are! Of course, the later the realm, the stronger it is! "
Lin Chen couldn't help but frown after hearing this.
This completely overturned his understanding, he had never heard of this before.
"Only people from the Saint Clan can cultivate these five realms?"
"Of course not. Others can do it, but their cultivation speed is much slower, especially when they encounter bottlenecks, it is even more difficult to overcome them. However, these five realms are much easier for the Saints."
The old man showed an expression of longing and envy.
Then he looked at Lin Chen and said, "You are about to enter the Dao. Once you enter the Dao, you will feel a complete transformation, which is mainly manifested in "body training", "speeding up" and "mind concentration". The Supreme Hardness Realm is mainly difficult to be injured by ordinary swords and knives; the Supreme Yang Realm is immune to water, fire and all poisons; the Supreme Perfection Realm is a huge watershed, and you begin to master a profound martial art called "true qi." "
"You can see this too?" Lin Chen suddenly thought of something, "May I ask what realm you are in, senior?"
The old man blushed, "To be honest, I am ashamed to say that I have received guidance from a master, but I have only cultivated to the Yang Realm. So I don't know what the next few realms will be like."
Lin Chen finally understood that compared with these martial arts masters, he was not even worth a drop in the ocean.
"Because you are at a higher level, you can see my situation?"
"Hmm," the old man stroked his beard, thinking that the people of the Saint Clan were indeed quick-witted. "Yes, cultivators can see through people of the same realm or below. However, if the other party is wearing a treasure that can conceal their realm, then it is another matter."
"How do I 'enter the Tao'?" Lin Chen was too lazy to think about those things that happened in the distant past.
“It’s hard to say. Sometimes you suddenly get an epiphany, and sometimes you need the help of a treasure. Everyone’s situation is different. If I tell you my method, it will easily affect your Tao heart.
I am really ashamed. I was lucky enough to enter Taoism because of a chance encounter. Later, I became obsessed with cultivation and ended up going astray. Fortunately, a senior from the Saint Clan came to my rescue and I was able to turn the corner."
When Lin Chen heard this, he was enlightened. The other party could say so much to him, probably because he was a member of the Saint Clan.
I couldn't help but feel grateful, "Thank you for clearing up my doubts, and please tell me your name."
Seeing that Lin Chen was a kind person, the old man said calmly, "Mr. Xu Fang from Langya County in Qi."
Lin Chen was bewildered after hearing this. What is Qidi?
"Haha, it may not be called that now, but when the original emperor ordered me to leave the continent, that was indeed what it was called." The old man hurriedly explained.
Qin Shi Huang, Heaven, Xu Jun Fang?
"Senior is Xu Fu?" The information Lin Chen received today was more explosive than the last!
How can this be?
"Yes, it's me! I didn't expect someone would still remember me."
How could Lin Chen not know Xu Fu?
The main reason is that he is too famous. Xu Fu was a famous alchemist in the Qin Dynasty and was said to be the last disciple of Guiguzi.
According to historical records, in the 219th year of Emperor Qin Shihuang's reign ( BC), Xu Fu, under the order of Emperor Qin Shihuang, led boys and girls to Yingzhou in order to find the elixir of immortality for the emperor.
However, there was no further news afterwards, and what exactly happened has always been a mystery in history.
(End of this chapter)
"I don't know, but we can write it down. Maybe it will be useful in the end." Jefferson said helplessly.
"Let's go, there's no point in staying here." Mbo was impatient and uneducated, so he thought that as long as he went inside, he didn't care about anything else.
The others also wanted to get in and be done with it quickly, mainly because Lin Chen promised them that he would give them 10 US dollars each, regardless of whether they got the treasure in the end or not. This amount of money, plus what they had earned before, would be enough for them to live for the rest of their lives.
Lin Chen nodded silently, and McDonald and Shuke took the lead and continued to walk inside.
The wooden door was already in tatters, with a message written on it: "Be careful, this is a road of no return."
After passing the wooden door, the road becomes smaller and you can only crawl on the ground. This is really annoying. However, everyone understands that the more difficult the place is, the fewer explorers there will be, and the greater the probability of finding treasure.
Lin Chen was the third one in the forward team. He always paid attention to any abnormalities ahead. After all, he had a natural sense of danger.
After crawling through this dark corridor, we entered an open area in front of us, but we did not feel happy at all because of a foul smell.
This seemed to be an altar, with bones scattered everywhere, some of which still had some rotten flesh hanging on them. A few poisonous snakes were spitting out their tongues and wandering around among them. They were not at all panicked when they saw Lin Chen and the others coming.
In the middle of the altar was a series of upright spears, all with skulls stuck on the tips, making the atmosphere of the entire hall extremely weird and terrifying.
We used mining lamps to observe for a long time, but we couldn't see anything special.
However, precisely because of this, Dr. Jefferson asked everyone not to act rashly. Places like this usually have hidden weapons and traps, and if they are invisible like this, there is a high probability that other more terrifying dangers will occur, some of which may even be beyond human explanation.
Lin Chen didn't have any good solution. He really couldn't feel anything, but his nerves were still tense and he didn't dare to relax for a moment.
"Let's go forward. The exit is in front of us. Let's stay close together and don't think too much. Just rush through and it'll be over." Dr. Jefferson made a suggestion. Shuke and Lin Chen had no objection.
Everyone moved their legs carefully.
After walking for a distance, there was no other sound except for occasionally stepping on a few bones on the ground.
However, when Lin Chen walked to the middle of the altar, something strange happened.
Lin Chen unexpectedly found that the surrounding scenery had completely changed. Suddenly there was no one in front and behind him. Then it was a completely unfamiliar scene with mountains, flowing water, and a thatched cottage not far away.
hiss~
What is this?
Hallucination?
He pinched his thigh hard.
It hurts!
But the scenery before my eyes has not changed at all.
He carefully touched the ground with the submachine gun in his hand, but found nothing unusual.
Damn, are they all true?
How is it possible that they suddenly changed places? And no one else is there?
He could only move forward. There was smoke rising above the hut, and it seemed like there was someone there?
Lin Chen was very alert because even though there was no warning, there were many things that could not be explained.
The door of the hut was not closed. When I pushed it open, I saw an old man with silver hair and a white face.
Seeing him wearing very simple Chinese clothes (Lin Chen couldn't even recognize what dynasty they were from), with a ruddy complexion and a very good temperament.
"May I ask you, old gentleman?"
Lin Chen hasn't spoken Chinese for a long time, and he's not very fluent anymore.
"I don't deserve the title of sir. My name is not worth mentioning. You can call me your guide."
Lin Chen was quite surprised by the old man's words. He didn't expect that there were people who could speak Chinese in a place like Egypt?
Seeing that Lin Chen remained silent, he asked, "What are you doing here, sir?"
"It's just an adventure." Lin Chen certainly couldn't tell the truth. He now suspected that this man was imagining things. In his previous life, he had read many science fiction novels with similar scenes.
"I would like to give you a piece of advice, young master. It is not too late to turn back. If you continue to move forward, you may end up at a point of no return."
"You're joking, old man. I've never been one to give up halfway." Lin Chen was very purposeful and he didn't come here to listen to his nonsense.
"Alas, this is what people say every time they come." The old man's eyes suddenly lit up, and the scene changed again.
This is?
Lin Chen suddenly felt like he had teleported to a completely unfamiliar environment. This was an ancient battlefield in East Asia, where countless soldiers were fighting. Lin Chen was caught in the middle and was forced to fight back in self-defense.
It is not easy to protect oneself among thousands of soldiers. Although Lin Chen's skills are already outstanding, there is no chance to breathe in such a large-scale military formation. There is no future in dodging blindly.
This is also the reason why so many brave generals throughout history would be exhausted to death once trapped in the military formation.
Thinking of this, Lin Chen no longer held back and drew out his Frost Sword.
With the blessing of the magic sword, Lin Chen was like a tiger with wings, and he cut a bloody path in an instant.
Seeing how powerful Lin Chen was, the soldiers suddenly gave up fighting and surrounded him.
Damn, how can we kill them all if we kill like this?
Lin Chen was a little unsure whether this was an illusion or not, because every time they fought, he could feel the pressure from the opponent. Although he had the advantage with the help of his magic weapon, his strength was still being consumed.
As long as the opponent continues to attack, even if you have nine lives, it will not be enough to die.
Suddenly, he found a tall knight in black armor in the middle of this ancient battlefield. Judging from the way he was giving orders, he was most likely the enemy's commander.
He charged in that direction with all his might, swinging his Frost Sword without stopping. Countless soldiers fell before him.
But Lin Chen is still attacking with all his strength!
Finally, the enemy general also noticed this side, and he rushed over with a big knife in hand and riding a tall horse.
Lin Chen secretly thought that this was not good. The opponent was a cavalryman and he was an infantryman. From this perspective, such a head-on confrontation was simply seeking death.
As he approached, he quickly thought of a way and threw the Frost Sword with all his strength.
The opponent sneered and stretched out his sword to block, but the Frost Sword could cut through iron like mud and its momentum did not decrease, directly piercing through the opponent's chest.
The black-armored knight let out a desperate wail and finally fell dead under his horse. The remaining soldiers instantly lost their will to fight and began to kneel on the ground and beg for surrender.
As Lin Chen gasped for breath, the scene suddenly changed again and he returned to the thatched cottage.
The old man was studying Lin Chen's Frost Sword with great seriousness. "Give me back my sword!" Lin Chen shouted hurriedly.
The old man turned a deaf ear to him, and after a long while he raised his head, stared at Lin Chen and asked, "Sir, where did you get this knife?"
When Lin Chen heard the other party ask this, he suddenly felt a little nervous.
"I picked it up! Give me the knife back!"
"Picked it up? When did you pick it up and where did you pick it up?" The old man had no intention of returning it. Instead, he wanted to know the answer more urgently.
“Why do you care where I picked it up?” Lin Chen was also a little unhappy. He took his things and still questioned him?
This time the old man did not say anything more. Instead, he unexpectedly handed over the knife respectfully.
"This is the Cursed Blade! It is the most precious treasure of the Saint Clan. If you are not a member of the Saint Clan, you will soon die if you touch this precious blade."
This was the second time Lin Chen heard the name "Cursed Blade" and was shocked.
"Are you from the Saint Clan?"
The old man smiled bitterly, "I don't have that blessing. I'm not a member of the Saint Clan."
Lin Chen was somewhat disappointed after hearing this, but he also felt that what he said was very contradictory. "If you were not a member of the Saint Clan, and you had taken this precious sword, wouldn't you have died soon?"
The old man was not angry because Lin Chen said that he was dead or not. Instead, he asked calmly, "What if I am not a living person?"
This statement really shocked him completely, but it did explain everything.
"Since you are from the Saint Clan, we are destined to be together. I have received guidance from a senior from the Saint Clan, which is why I have this good fortune."
He paused, then stared at Lin Chen mysteriously for a long time.
"You are not an ordinary person. If I guess correctly, you are not the original owner of this body, right?"
When Lin Chen heard this, his heart was in turmoil. He had never told this secret to anyone else, so how did this old man know it?
He looked at the old man without leaving any trace.
When encountering this situation, the best choice is neither to admit it nor to deny it. Sometimes the correct solution is to remain unchanged in the face of change.
"You have a very good mental quality," the old man nodded approvingly, "because you people of the Saint Clan basically polish your character repeatedly by traveling through other people's lives, so as to achieve the effect of nirvana and rebirth. People of the Saint Clan are born no different from ordinary people, but through one or several lifetimes of training, people can complete the transformation and eventually become Saint Clan warriors."
Seeing that Lin Chen didn't react, he continued to speak.
"But this is just the first step. This world is huge and complex. It's not just about humans. After becoming a Saint Warrior, you have to constantly upgrade across boundaries. This will make you stronger and stronger!"
"What is cross-border upgrading?" Lin Chen heard this for the first time and his curiosity was finally aroused.
The old man smiled slightly, "As expected, all of you Saints are extremely eager for power. This is your common problem, and of course, it is also your greatest advantage!"
"After you grow into a true Saint Clan warrior, you have truly entered the great path of martial arts cultivation, which is also called 'entering the Dao'. The realms I know of so far are mainly: the Supreme Realm, the Supreme Yang Realm, the Supreme Accomplishment Realm, the Supreme Honor Realm, and the Supreme Saint Realm.
Each major realm is divided into four minor realms: early stage, middle stage, late stage, and peak stage. Not to mention the major realms, even the minor realms require practice and coincidence, and are extremely difficult to upgrade, and the later they are, the harder they are! Of course, the later the realm, the stronger it is! "
Lin Chen couldn't help but frown after hearing this.
This completely overturned his understanding, he had never heard of this before.
"Only people from the Saint Clan can cultivate these five realms?"
"Of course not. Others can do it, but their cultivation speed is much slower, especially when they encounter bottlenecks, it is even more difficult to overcome them. However, these five realms are much easier for the Saints."
The old man showed an expression of longing and envy.
Then he looked at Lin Chen and said, "You are about to enter the Dao. Once you enter the Dao, you will feel a complete transformation, which is mainly manifested in "body training", "speeding up" and "mind concentration". The Supreme Hardness Realm is mainly difficult to be injured by ordinary swords and knives; the Supreme Yang Realm is immune to water, fire and all poisons; the Supreme Perfection Realm is a huge watershed, and you begin to master a profound martial art called "true qi." "
"You can see this too?" Lin Chen suddenly thought of something, "May I ask what realm you are in, senior?"
The old man blushed, "To be honest, I am ashamed to say that I have received guidance from a master, but I have only cultivated to the Yang Realm. So I don't know what the next few realms will be like."
Lin Chen finally understood that compared with these martial arts masters, he was not even worth a drop in the ocean.
"Because you are at a higher level, you can see my situation?"
"Hmm," the old man stroked his beard, thinking that the people of the Saint Clan were indeed quick-witted. "Yes, cultivators can see through people of the same realm or below. However, if the other party is wearing a treasure that can conceal their realm, then it is another matter."
"How do I 'enter the Tao'?" Lin Chen was too lazy to think about those things that happened in the distant past.
“It’s hard to say. Sometimes you suddenly get an epiphany, and sometimes you need the help of a treasure. Everyone’s situation is different. If I tell you my method, it will easily affect your Tao heart.
I am really ashamed. I was lucky enough to enter Taoism because of a chance encounter. Later, I became obsessed with cultivation and ended up going astray. Fortunately, a senior from the Saint Clan came to my rescue and I was able to turn the corner."
When Lin Chen heard this, he was enlightened. The other party could say so much to him, probably because he was a member of the Saint Clan.
I couldn't help but feel grateful, "Thank you for clearing up my doubts, and please tell me your name."
Seeing that Lin Chen was a kind person, the old man said calmly, "Mr. Xu Fang from Langya County in Qi."
Lin Chen was bewildered after hearing this. What is Qidi?
"Haha, it may not be called that now, but when the original emperor ordered me to leave the continent, that was indeed what it was called." The old man hurriedly explained.
Qin Shi Huang, Heaven, Xu Jun Fang?
"Senior is Xu Fu?" The information Lin Chen received today was more explosive than the last!
How can this be?
"Yes, it's me! I didn't expect someone would still remember me."
How could Lin Chen not know Xu Fu?
The main reason is that he is too famous. Xu Fu was a famous alchemist in the Qin Dynasty and was said to be the last disciple of Guiguzi.
According to historical records, in the 219th year of Emperor Qin Shihuang's reign ( BC), Xu Fu, under the order of Emperor Qin Shihuang, led boys and girls to Yingzhou in order to find the elixir of immortality for the emperor.
However, there was no further news afterwards, and what exactly happened has always been a mystery in history.
(End of this chapter)
