Chapter 193: Chapter 160: Bombarding Celestial Longevity Mountain

In Chen Liancang and Chen Xiao’s shocked gaze, the corpse wearing a crown and dressed in imperial robes began to ravenously devour Zheng Yuantao’s blood after biting his neck.

As Zheng Yuantao’s blood was absorbed, the corpse’s body slowly filled out as if inflated.

The previously dry and black skin turned bronze at a visibly swift pace, while Zheng Yuantao’s body, held in its grip, slowly deflated like a punctured basketball.

As the Grand Ancestor Emperor ’feasted,’ the two zombie eunuchs entangled with Chen Liancang suddenly wavered and returned to the Dragon Throne to guard the corpse.

Chen Liancang and Chen Xiao quickly gathered together, Chen Xiao whispered, “Godfather, what should we do?”

Chen Liancang’s expression changed slightly, he whispered, “Retreat! Withdraw slowly…”

“Yes…”

The two slowly retreated, but the Grand Ancestor Corpse suddenly turned back and glared at them menacingly.

They halted in fright.

“Ha…!”

Finally, after about ten breaths, the Grand Ancestor Corpse finished consuming all the blood from Zheng Yuantao, casually tossed him to the ground, lifeless.

The Grand Ancestor Emperor, once resembling a scorched corpse, now appeared as a sinewy corpse with flesh clinging to his frame.

The body was still emaciated but noticeably improved compared to earlier.

The skin and muscle displayed a bronze hue, the visage hinted at a skull with hollowed eye sockets.

He rose abruptly, his towering figure stood upon the coffin.

Staring at Chen Liancang and Chen Xiao, he suddenly leapt from inside the coffin and landed heavily before them.

“Ha…!”

The Grand Ancestor Zombie opened its mouth, releasing a chill and sinister air.

The mouth moved as if speaking, but it was not human speech, the two could not understand.

The gaze of the Grand Ancestor Zombie grew more dangerous, sniffing the air around them closely.

Chen Liancang’s heart stirred, he grabbed Chen Xiao and quickly knelt down.

“Servants of the Shadow Guard Chen Liancang, Chen Xiao, pay respects to the Grand Ancestor Emperor!”

“Ha~”

This time, the Grand Ancestor Zombie shifted its gaze to the outside.

Its collapsed nose sniffed incessantly as if discerning the scent in the air.

Still kneeling, Chen Liancang and Chen Xiao realized with surprise that the Grand Ancestor Zombie stepped over them, heading out the door.

They hurriedly raised their heads and looked at each other.

“Godfather?”

Chen Liancang’s expression shifted slightly, suddenly saying, “Hurry, follow!”

“Roar…!”

Suddenly, a roar came from outside the hall, followed by sounds of killing and painful wailing.

They rushed outside the hall and found that the hundred or so Embroidered Uniform Guards following them were engaged in battle with the Grand Ancestor Zombie!

No!

It was more like a massacre!

The Grand Ancestor Zombie, alone, was slaughtering the group of Embroidered Uniform Guards!

The Brocade Spring Saber in their hands struck the Grand Ancestor Zombie, only sparking a flash, yet leaving his body unscathed.

Conversely, it easily grabbed an Embroidered Uniform Guard and fiercely bit down on the neck.

In moments, the Grand Ancestor Zombie’s face was covered in blood and mangled flesh, the ground was littered with over a dozen shriveled corpses.

Hu Bafeng hid among the crowd, shouting in panic, “This, this is a Copper Corpse! Immune to blades and guns, use firearms quickly!”

“Bang!”

“Bang bang!”

A few Embroidered Uniform Guards immediately pulled out flintlock guns and fired at the Grand Ancestor Zombie.

Sparks erupted from its body, causing it to retreat a few steps.

“Roar!”

The Grand Ancestor Zombie roared again and dashed towards the surrounding people.

Chen Liancang shouted from behind, “Everyone! Exit the mausoleum! Quickly!”

“Lure him outside!”

The place was cramped, with dim lighting, making it ideal for the Grand Ancestor Zombie’s abilities.

Chen Liancang even suspected that the Grand Ancestor Zombie had a special array in the Underground Imperial Palace, otherwise, the eerie terracotta warriors would not move on their own.

Following his orders, many Embroidered Uniform Guards swiftly retreated, leaving behind over a dozen corpses and rushing into the underground Capital City.

“Roar…!!!”

Suddenly, the Grand Ancestor Zombie let out an angry roar, a strange sound echoed throughout the Grand Ancestor’s Mausoleum.

In an instant, roars came from the distant darkness.

“Roar!”

“Roar roar!!”

The entire Grand Ancestor’s Mausoleum seemed to come to life, countless Hairy Zombies charged from all sides of the underground Capital City towards the retreating Embroidered Uniform Guards.

Moreover, he waved his hand again, causing the terracotta warriors standing on the staircase to move.

“Creak!”

“Creak creak creak…!”

In the incredulous gaze of Chen Liancang and Chen Xiao, at least ten thousand terracotta warriors began to move.

They gathered before the Grand Ancestor Emperor, forming a massive battle formation.

The Grand Ancestor Emperor abruptly turned back, his mouth open, a hoarse voice suddenly resounded in Chen Liancang and Chen Xiao’s ears.

“What time is it now?”

It seemed that after absorbing so much blood, the Grand Ancestor Zombie Emperor’s strength recovered somewhat.

Even his memory, locked away for years in sleep, began to slowly awaken.

Chen Liancang was moved and promptly replied, “Reporting to Your Majesty, it is now the 8th Year of Zhengyong.”

“8th Year of Zhengyong? What is that time?”

The Grand Ancestor Zombie shook his head, still somewhat confused.

“How long since my passing?”

Chen Liancang calculated internally and replied, “Reporting to Your Majesty, it has been three hundred twenty-six years since the original thirty-fourth year.”

“Three hundred twenty-six years? Only… three hundred twenty-six years!!!”

“Boom!”

A tremendous wave of energy erupted from him, almost knocking the two to the ground.

Chen Liancang was greatly shocked, this aura… a cultivator?

The Grand Ancestor Emperor, indeed a cultivator!

But what realm?

How does he compare to the Fire Spirit back then?

“8th Year of Zhengyong… 8th Year of Zhengyong!”

The Grand Ancestor Zombie gritted his teeth, then looked towards the Jinluan Hall.

The corpse that he just drained dry continued in a hoarse voice, “The royal descendant whose blood I just consumed was Emperor Zhengyong, wasn’t it?”

Chen Liancang’s eyes lit up, he replied, “Yes!”

“Heh heh, heh heh heh heh heh…”

The Grand Ancestor Zombie chuckled deeply, “Now the royal family is without master, naturally, I shall ascend the throne once more!”

“Spiritual Qi, Spiritual Qi…”

The Ancestral Zombie rasped as the army on the steps began to move slowly.

Meanwhile, the Grand Ancestor Emperor turned and returned to the Jinluan Hall, doing something unknown.

Chen Liancang grabbed Chen Xiao and whispered, “Quickly leave the mausoleum and report everything here to Your Majesty.”

“Also, there are a few other matters…”

“I understand, father!”

Chen Xiao replied, then slowly retreated, soon disappearing into the darkness.

He passed through numerous terracotta soldiers and approached the Underground Capital City.

Strangely, his movements were unimpeded by the surrounding terracotta soldiers, allowing him to enter the Underground Capital City smoothly.

Chen Liancang quietly approached the entrance of Jinluan Hall and peered inside.

He saw the Ancestral Zombie bending over into the coffin, seemingly looking for something.

“Shadow Guard…”

Meanwhile, at the Celestial Longevity Mountain Palace.

Chen Xiao exerted all his strength, running swiftly down the mountain, moving so fast he left afterimages in mid-air.

When the Embroidered Uniform Guard and others rushed out of the Underground Capital City, he had already made his way out.

In less than the time it takes for incense to burn, Chen Xiao had reached the Celestial Longevity Mountain Palace.

“Move aside quickly! I have urgent matters to report to Your Majesty!”

Chen Xiao shouted loudly, and the surrounding Imperial Guard and palace guards dared not stop him, soon leading him to Zheng Yi.

“Your Majesty! Things are dire!”

Upon seeing Zheng Yi, Chen Xiao hurried over and knelt down to pay respects.

“What has happened?”

Chen Xiao was about to speak, glanced around and said, “Please, Your Majesty, dismiss everyone nearby.”

“Everyone, leave.”

“Yes!”

The palace guards and eunuchs filled the room, and they promptly left.

Chen Xiao immediately stated, “Your Majesty, things are not good; the Grand Ancestor Emperor has awakened!”

Zheng Yi asked in surprise, “What do you mean?”

“It’s like this…”

Through Chen Xiao’s account, Zheng Yi quickly grasped what had transpired.

“The Grand Ancestor Emperor was a cultivator?”

“And has now become a zombie?”

“He thinks Zheng Yuantao is me?”

“He’s now leading puppet zombies and wants to reclaim the throne?”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

Zheng Yi stroked his chin and asked, “What is the strength of this Ancestral Zombie?”

Chen Xiao replied, “According to father’s estimate, it’s roughly late-stage Qi Cultivation, not yet at the Foundation Establishment Stage.”

“However, this army is immune to blades and guns, resistant to fire and water; ordinary weapons cannot harm him.”

“Late-stage Qi Cultivation?”

Zheng Yi frowned, “Can you find any cultivation classics?”

Chen Xiao shook his head, “No, father speculates that it’s either on the Ancestral Zombie or in the golden coffin that accompanies his burial.”

“Alright! I understand. Summon the Imperial Guard commander and the New Army captain.”

“Yes!”

Zheng Yi continued, “You suffered severe injuries in the underground palace; I will not treat you unfairly.”

“You must now swiftly return to Celestial Longevity Mountain and order Hu Bafeng and Chen Jianping to quickly leave the mountain’s vicinity.”

“Yes!”

Shortly after, three figures walked in from outside.

“Subjects Zuo Zixiong, Gao Ruohai, Zhu Tai, pay respects to Your Majesty!”

These three were newly promoted military generals by Zheng Yi.

Their personal strength might be a bit lacking, but they were loyal to Zheng Yi and came from the Emperor Faction, dutifully executing Zheng Yi’s commands.

“Rise.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty!”

Zheng Yi directly said, “The Embroidered Uniform Guard just reported chaos caused by monsters on Celestial Longevity Mountain, orchestrated secretly by various Rebel Kings, disturbing the former emperors of Great Yu.”

“I command you to immediately set up formation at the mountain base, follow my orders, and bombard Celestial Longevity Mountain without error!”

“Subjects obey!”

The three promptly left the palace and went to the camp.

Soon, fifty thousand Imperial Guards and six thousand artillerymen began mobilizing.

The fifty thousand Imperial Guards went ahead, digging defensive ditches and setting up deer horns.

Foot soldiers in front, spearmen in the middle, archers at the back, with cavalry on the flanks, waiting quietly.

Behind the archers was a row of neatly arranged Red Coat Cannons, with boxes of artillery shells prepared behind them, all artillerymen standing ready.

Zuo Zixiong and others stood in front of the formation, using telescopes to observe the distant scene.

“There’s someone!”

“It’s the Embroidered Uniform Guard!”

“Seems someone’s chasing them!”

“What is that creature…!”

Soon, they spotted something alarming.

A group of Embroidered Uniform Guards rushed down the mountain in disarray, followed by countless monstrous creatures chasing them on all fours.

These figures were entirely covered in black hair, thin and gaunt, with blue faces and fangs, appearing incredibly frightening.

Soon, the Embroidered Uniform Guards reached the Imperial Guards at the mountain base, and under the signal of the guards’ flags, the remaining twenty or so Embroidered Uniform Guards swiftly maneuvered through the formation.

The hairy zombies pursuing them soon collided violently with the Imperial Guard formation.

“Kill!”

A shout erupted, and volleys of arrows shot forth, pinning down one zombie after another.

Not long after, only a small number of zombies reached the formation’s front, where they were cut down by the fully armed Imperial Guard soldiers.

At that moment, more black figures appeared in the telescopes.

This group was massive, even more imposing and fierce than the hairy zombies.

Behind them were chariots and cavalry.

At the very back was an enormous carriage.

The Emperor’s Carriage!

Upon spotting them, Zheng Yi immediately issued an order.

“Fire!”

“Fire…!!”

By Zheng Yi’s command, two thousand Red Coat Cannons unleashed a deafening roar.

“Boom!”

“Boom Boom!!”

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