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Chapter 9: Forbidden Land? Just Climb a Ladder and Enter!
Chapter 9: Forbidden Land? Just Climb a Ladder and Enter!
The Moonlit Continent, an expanse of unknown vastness.
The Human Race and the Demonic Clan held a delicate balance of power.
Within the Human Race, there were over ten kingdoms of varying sizes.
The Human Race and the Demonic Clan were the two most powerful forces on the Moonlit Continent.
However, above both races, there existed an even more terrifying entity.
It was not a single race but the legendary Four Taboos and One Abyss.
The Four Great Taboos were all extremely mysterious and fraught with danger.
Even the Emperor-level beings of the Demonic Clan dared not venture into these places recklessly, for it could lead to their demise and the destruction of their cultivation.
Among these taboos, the Forbidden Abyss, known as Heaven's Abyss, was the most terrifying.
Even Emperors who entered rarely survived.
Yet, despite the danger, those who dared to venture into the Four Taboos and emerged alive would be rewarded with immense benefits.
The Four Great Taboos were filled with spiritual herbs and countless heavenly treasures.
Rumors spoke of an Ascension Platform within Heaven's Abyss, and those who ascended it could reach the legendary Immortal World.
One of the renowned taboos was Xuan Yuan Prohibition, located within the borders of the Nam Chien Kingdom, less than a thousand miles from the Imperial City of Nan Qian.
Unlike the other taboos, Xuan Yuan Prohibition was rumored to be the transformed burial ground of an immensely powerful being.
The perimeter of Xuan Yuan Prohibition was protected by supreme restrictions, impenetrable even to Emperor-level beings.
Now, Qi Yuan claimed that he had been grinding monsters within Xuan Yuan Prohibition during this time? How was that possible?
Initially, Jin Li thought Qi Yuan was joking.
However, she cautiously asked, "You're not serious, are you?"
"Why would I lie? I'm waiting to invite you to join me in a party. Soloing dungeons is boring."
Jin Li still found it hard to believe.
"Xuan Yuan Prohibition is filled with demonic creatures. I've been grinding for over half a year to clear all the monsters. It's exhausting."
Jin Li was stunned.
The demonic creatures in Xuan Yuan Prohibition were not just numerous; they were also incredibly powerful.
The Moonlit Continent had witnessed countless generations of Celestial Talents, yet no era had seen the conquest of any of the Four Great Taboos.
What kind of strength would it take to conquer Xuan Yuan Prohibition? Even a Supreme Emperor might not be capable of such a feat.
"What cultivation level are you at? Are you an Emperor?" Jin Li asked cautiously.
"Emperor? What's that?" Qi Yuan replied.
"I'm already level 82."
"Level 82?" Jin Li was puzzled.
But she knew that Qi Yuan often spoke in peculiar ways.
For instance, he had once mentioned wanting to ride a spaceship to visit the stars above, but he was afraid of running out of oxygen and dying on a distant star.
The stars were so distant, according to ancient records, that there were countless Mortal Worlds and Immortal Worlds.
And each world shared the same starry sky.
It was rumored that these stars were reflections of the mighty beings who illuminated the heavens, not real entities.
Ascending to the stars was an illusion.
It was not unusual for Qi Yuan to speak strangely.
Jin Li thought for a moment and asked, "How powerful are the demonic creatures in Xuan Yuan Prohibition?"
"The strongest creature in Xuan Yuan Prohibition is a Mad Quill.
It's extremely cunning and often transforms into a quill at night to ambush others without any sense of martial honor.
I have to dig a pit and bury myself every time I log out to avoid its sneak attacks.
It's around level 70, give or take."
"A Mad Quill at level 70?" Jin Li pondered.
If Qi Yuan's words were true, level 70 would correspond to the Emperor rank, or even the Supreme Emperor.
In the entire Nam Chien Kingdom, there were only two or three Emperors.
"It's said that Xuan Yuan Prohibition is protected by restrictions, preventing even Emperors from entering," Jin Li remarked.
"Xuan Yuan Prohibition is easy to enter," Qi Yuan explained. "Just like going to the movies, you can climb a ladder and get in. The demonic beasts inside won't attack you. I've already cleared this dungeon."
"Alright, I've got to go. Let's chat again next time."
With that, Qi Yuan ended the communication.
Jin Li, who was bathing, felt a sense of disappointment upon hearing this.
The conversation between the two was brief and hurried, without much exchange of words.
"From the Xuan Yuan Prohibition to the Yi Guan Prohibition, a distance of ten thousand li..."
How could such a short time have passed? Even the Supreme Emperor couldn't achieve this.
In Jin Li's mind, the image of Qi Yuan became blurred, as if veiled.
"Qi Yuan, who exactly are you?"
Jin Li scooped up a handful of water, letting it slide down her snowy white shoulders, her worries dissipating like the water.
Did it matter who Qi Yuan was? At the very least, they were good pen pals, close friends who had never met.
After Jin Li finished bathing, she dressed herself.
She disliked being attended to by palace maids, unsure if there might be spies planted by Chancellor Sima Ting among them.
Returning to the Phoenix Hall, she sat upright on the jade throne, with thick imperial edicts laid out before her.
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As night deepened, she picked up the edicts and began reviewing them.
Occasionally, she frowned, her slender brows furrowing, as she wrote something with her delicate jade-like hands.
"The southern war is critical, and the Battle Elephant Clan has joined the fight..."
"Three days from now, the Crown Prince of Nan Feng Kingdom will arrive in the Imperial Capital?"
Jin Li rested her head in her hands, feeling a headache coming on.
The current situation of Nan Qian Kingdom was like a big chunk of fat, attracting covetous glances.
Jin Li knew all too well what the Crown Prince of Nan Feng Kingdom was up to.
As she read the edicts, her headache intensified.
She thought of Qi Yuan; only by chatting with him could she set aside her status and the responsibilities that came with it.
Of course, she also understood that as the recipient of luxurious treatment, she should shoulder the burden of Nan Qian's people.
"Send someone to the Library to retrieve all records related to the Xuan Yuan Prohibition." Jin Li instructed the attendant beside her, having thought of something.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The attendant withdrew, and Jin Li continued reviewing the edicts.
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The Grand General's Mansion, located on Qing Yi Lane, had once been bustling and glorious when the Grand General was alive.
Now, it was desolate.
At this moment, an uninvited guest arrived.
This person had a large build, standing over seven feet tall, with a beard. The most striking feature was the slight indentation on his forehead.
He was Sima Ting, the Chancellor of Nan Qian Kingdom!
He looked at the Grand General's widow and said slowly, "Lady Qin, I hope your injuries are not serious."
Aunt Qin glared at Sima Ting, her eyes filled with anger. "Sima Ting!"
She shouted, her face turning paler.
She knew all too well the source of her injuries.
Sima Ting dared to show up here.
Sima Ting remained calm and said, "Lady Qin, the situation is settled. Why do you still refuse to see the truth?
What future can you have by following that girl?"
"How dare you be disrespectful to the Empress!" Aunt Qin was furious.
If it weren't for the sneak attack that left her severely injured, with her top-tier King Rank strength, Sima Ting wouldn't dare speak to her like this.
Sima Ting glanced at Aunt Qin, his eyes flashing with disdain. "A mere woman, if not for me, what qualifications or abilities would she have to sit on the throne?
On the day of her ascension, she fell flat on the ground, a sign from Heaven that she lacked the virtue to hold the position.
And after ten years of ruling Nan Qian, the kingdom now faces internal and external troubles. If not for me, it would have fallen apart long ago.
She no longer has the qualifications to remain in that position."
Hearing this, Aunt Qin felt both angry and sad.
Jin Li had grown up under her watchful eyes.
Jin Li had tried her best, but unfortunately, she never truly mastered the art of imperial politics, unable to control the entire court with her palm.
She wasn't an empress skilled in imperial politics, but she was undoubtedly a diligent and benevolent ruler.
Sometimes, Aunt Qin even thought that it would have been better if Jin Li hadn't become the empress and was just an ordinary princess.
Unfortunately, with the imperial seal in her hands, she couldn't step back or avoid the struggle.
To not fight is to die!
(End of Chapter)
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