The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 320 - 319: Am I the Great Emperor Myself?

Lin Yun had a vague premonition that he would definitely face this kind of choice in the future, since he had been far too lucky.

However, logically speaking, it is often said, "Before heaven bestows a great responsibility on a person, it will first frustrate his spirit and tire his body..."

Anyway, since Lin Yun’s arrival in this world, after initially experiencing a period of boredom, it didn’t take long for him to start his undercover journey where wives and treasures came without cost. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Although the journey could be described as turbulent, overall, his gains had been quite substantial.

The hidden hand behind the scenes had sent so many gifts at the beginning; when it was time to settle accounts later, it wouldn’t likely be an easy matter!

As Lin Yun was contemplating these matters, Dongfang Hongyue questioned the Book Immortal, "Hearing what you said, the four kings paid a great price to resist the Demon Race, uniting their wills as one. In that case, why not choose the strongest among them to become The Emperor?"

This was the aspect Dongfang Hongyue could not understand after hearing the story.

Undoubtedly, if there were someone to inherit the Great Emperor’s legacy, the four kings might not have needed to struggle so much.

Could it be that even at that time, there were people unwilling to yield in their quest for power and profit?

Gauging from the fact that all the descendants of the four kings perished except for the Yuan Clan, which relied on sacrificing their heirs’ lifespans to continue, it seemed that the kings of that time all made many sacrifices for the sake of this world; it would seem unreasonable for them to fight among themselves at that time.

Humans are the most prone to internal conflict, yet also the most united; just like the current righteous and demonic paths, when external pressure is great enough, everyone abandons prejudice, lays aside hatred, and unites against a common enemy.

The ancient kings must have been similar.

The Book Immortal originally wanted to say that this was another question, and a payment would be due; however, considering that Lin Yun did not strike him as a reasonable person, he let it slide.

"The four kings’ struggle for the Great Emperor’s throne was not a matter of yielding it to one another. The four kings derived their power from the legacies of the Four Spirits; Dongfang, of the Azure Dragon, associated with the wood element due to its dragon lineage, also had the ability to overturn rivers and seas, thus the Sea-King was able to stabilize mountains and seas.

The Northern Xuanwu was associated with water; the Xuanwu Turtle and snake as one, the turtle being steadfast and the snake agile, commanding the power of mysterious waters, hence the Northern Spear King could attack or defend with equal prowess, known as the invincible king.

The Western Baihu was associated with the gold element, fierce in battle, mastering thunder and wind. The King Pingxi was not the highest in cultivation level, but in terms of destructive power, he was the strongest among the four kings.

The Southern Vermilion Bird was associated with fire; its Vermilion Bird Flame forever alight, granting rebirth from ashes, which is why the King of Zhennan fought until the very end.

The four kings obtained the Divine Artifacts left by the Four Spirits, becoming kings, and also cultivated their respective elemental attributes to their limits. However, to claim the title of emperor required cultivating all five elements and gaining recognition from the legacy Divine Artifacts of the four kings.

Gaining recognition from the Divine Artifacts wasn’t difficult; what was challenging was integrating the five elements and possessing all five virtues.

The Sea-King, who had the highest cultivation level at the time, cultivated the powers of water and earth, yet clashed with the attributes of gold and fire. The Northern Spear King cultivated the powers of wood and gold, yet clashed with the attributes of fire and earth, with the cultivations of wood and gold also conflicting within his body. It was at that moment they realized that the Central Saint Emperor could integrate all five elements precisely because his element was that of earth.

Among the five elements, only earth is capable of Bearing Heaven and Carrying Earth, accommodating all else; thus, it was not a matter of them not yielding the title of emperor, but rather that they did not possess the capability to be emperor. Only when all five elements were mastered could one surpass the limits of cultivation level; even with a strong single attribute, one could only reach the limit of that particular path."

Hearing the Book Immortal’s explanation, Dongfang Hongyue and the others benefited greatly, not only learning some ancient secrets but also understanding more about the direction of cultivation.

Among the four kings, Lin Yu knew she originated from the White Tiger lineage. No wonder her swordsmanship was astonishingly lethal, and she could gather Gengjin’s Qi exceptionally swiftly.

"You mentioned that each of the four kings has a legacy Divine Artifact, so what are they? Did the Central Saint Emperor also have a legacy Divine Artifact?"

The Book Immortal sighed faintly, "Does this count as a new question?"

"Of course, it doesn’t. Isn’t this still questioning the power of the four kings? You don’t think it should be explained a bit more clearly, do you? The Divine Artifacts of the four kings are also within their capabilities, right? Having spoken about the four kings, it wouldn’t be too much to mention their leader as well, would it?"

Not too much, I suspect you’re taking advantage of me!

The Book Immortal’s beard bristled with irritation, but he restrained himself regardless.

Lin Yun was correct; this did indeed fall within the scope of the previous question if that could be considered a question.

"The Sea-King has the Sea King’s Trident and the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the Northern Spear King has Qiaobian and Fulong, King Pingxi has the Thunderclap Sword and Gale Sword. The King of Zhennan has the Qifeng Branch and Vermilion Bird Feather Fan. The Central Saint Emperor’s legacy Divine Artifacts are two: One is the Nine States Cauldron and the other is the Human Emperor’s Book."

"Wait, did you slip something strange in there? Isn’t the Thunderclap Sword the Immortal Artifact of the Shenxiao Sect? How did it become a legacy Divine Artifact of King Pingxi?"

The last thing the Book Immortal liked was being doubted. How could he, a book immortal, possibly make a mistake?

"The Thunderclap Sword was originally a Divine Artifact; demoted later, it also lost the legacy of King Pingxi and by the time the Shenxiao Sect acquired it, it was an Immortal Artifact."

"Is there a way to repair it?"

Lin Yun felt a connection to this sword, as if it was meant for him. Including the Thunderclap Sword, he now had one of each of the legacy Divine Artifacts from three different kings.

Qiaobian, the Classic of Mountains and Seas, plus the Thunderclap Sword.

Moreover, his body was capable of harmonizing water and fire, and based on his ability to absorb anything, adding metal and wood would also be feasible, potentially indicating that he himself might belong to the earth element.

Good heavens, following this trend...

The Great Emperor could be none other than myself?

Realizing this possibility, Lin Yun immediately thought of the Thunderclap Sword. A legacy Divine Artifact was clearly vitally important, and if damaged, it surely would require a restoration process. It seemed worthwhile to inquire about it here.

The Book Immortal: "..."

If this also falls under that question, he might as well disclose all the secrets of this world.

Like the damage to the Thunderclap Sword, the origins of the Thunderclap Sword, or the current locations of all the Divine Artifacts, or even the identities of the deceased heirs.

Through these questions, Lin Yun could potentially finish asking about all the mysteries of the world with just one question.

"Don’t push people too far! This can no longer be considered just a question; if you want to ask, there must be a price to pay."

Lin Yun: "..."

Seeing that the Book Immortal seemed to have reached his limit of patience, Lin Yun had no choice but to back off.

Alright then, even a cornered dog will leap over a wall, let alone the Book Immortal.

"Forget it, I will research this question on my own later."

If all else fails, I might just ask Little Gold for an answer later on; there’s no need to strictly consult the Book Immortal.

As for the Four Kings, the final question is about their future.

"Long ago, fate had already decreed that when the descendants of the Four Kings reemerge, it will mark the beginning of a great catastrophe for heaven and earth. At that time, a new Emperor will appear and unite the world. Then will come the era when the Four Kings compete for power."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.

The struggle between the Four Kings essentially signifies the onset of war and chaos.

It’s chaotic enough now, with the Central Plains at war with both the Demon Tribe and the Great Desert; the situation is already extremely dire. The emergence of Yuan Zidan would definitely be unsustainable.

Moreover, the Book Immortal had mentioned the end of the era of the Four Kings would be due to the appearance of the Demon Race. And now, there are already traces of the Demon Race’s activities.

They’ve been active for a long time; perhaps, this organization has been in existence even longer than anyone imagined.

Seeing them lost in thought, the Book Immortal remained unconcerned; after all, the upheaval of the world was of little relation to him. He was merely a book.

"The answer to the first question is concluded. Now, what is your second question?"

The Book Immortal was eager to finish the questions and take his leave, while Lin Yun started pondering what to ask for his second question.

These three questions were incredibly precious opportunities, and he should try to ask about things that no one besides the Book Immortal would know. If the information could be obtained from someone else, there would be no need to ask the Book Immortal.

Lin Yun felt that he had a significant connection to the Four Kings, and the only person who currently possessed certain information was Yuan Zidan.

Since they were enemies, it was not feasible to ask Yuan Zidan, so he had no choice but to consult the Book Immortal.

At this moment, Lin Yun still had many questions he wanted to ask, like whether he really could become a Great Emperor.

But asking that question would be a waste of his opportunity. After giving it thorough thought, Lin Yun said, "Can I become a Great Emperor? If so, is there any misfortune associated with it? If not, what must I do to become an Emperor?"

Lin Yun wasn’t particularly concerned about the position of Great Emperor, but he learned that the Emperor must obtain the Divine Artifacts of the Four Kings. Well now, he already possessed two, and if a new Great Emperor were to emerge, they would certainly attempt to seize them from him.

One Emperor to Four Kings—an Emperor can’t be expected to snatch even the last possessions of his subjects, can he?

And if others were to snatch his Divine Artifacts, what good end could he possibly have?

To avoid being robbed, he had to inquire about it first, at the very least, to prepare himself mentally.

The moment the Book Immortal heard this, he couldn’t help but internally complain.

I don’t know what misfortunes you will bring upon yourself after becoming Emperor, but others will definitely not be spared from trouble.

"With your kind of merit, it’s hard to become Emperor. An Emperor possesses ambitions that common people cannot fathom, undertakes feats that common people cannot accomplish, embodies benevolence, and bears responsibility. You..."

The Book Immortal was about to say Lin Yun lacked all these, but on second thought, it seemed this man actually had them all.

Would an ordinary person deal with the Book Immortal like this?

Would an ordinary person attract so many strong women without any domestic strife?

Would an ordinary person obtain so many Divine Artifacts?

What was most puzzling was that he dared to forcibly command the obedience of Divine Artifacts, was he not afraid of divine retribution?

The Book Immortal didn’t know that people of this era had little understanding of Divine Artifacts, and everyone lacked common sense.

As the name implies, Divine Artifacts are the instruments of Divine Spirits, and behind each lies a dead or living deity. Therefore, to cause and effect with a Divine Artifact is to create a karmic bond with a deity. Ordinary people would seek good karma, so those who forcibly command the obedience of Divine Artifacts...

Lin Yun really was the first of his kind.

Furthermore, with so much virtue to his name, he couldn’t possibly be a person of wickedness.

Unexpectedly, he did have the potential to be a Great Emperor. The Book Immortal couldn’t resist consulting the Heavenly Book, eager to glimpse whether Lin Yun could become a Great Emperor.

However, to the Book Immortal’s surprise, an answer that should have been clear became blurred.

Having mastered the Heavenly Book for many years, the Book Immortal had never encountered such a phenomenon.

His mind stirred, and he changed the way he formulated his question.

"Who will be the new Emperor, and how will they ascend?"

This time, the Heavenly Book quickly provided an answer.

"The Empress, **. Inheriting her late husband’s legacy, receiving his essence blood, with the Five Spirits returning to origin, her imperial title will be White Empress."