Chapter 394 Return to the underground palace, the secret of the Blood Legion! (6000)
Cao Xing glanced at the temperature above his head.
【Current temperature: -67℃】
"This passage is actually colder than the last time I came here."
at the same time.
Blue figures suddenly emerged from the walls on both sides of the passage.
Their figures were erratic and they exuded a strange aura.
Taking a closer look, it was those Ascalon undead.
Their pale faces still retained the expressions they had before death, giving them a gloomy feeling.
As more and more Ascalonian undead appeared, this passage was almost blocked.
The strong undead aura carries with it an astonishing chill!
Robin, who was following Cao Xing, was so frightened that his face turned pale.
"Big, big... Sir..."
"Why are there so many undead here?" he asked tremblingly.
Cao Xing spread his hands, "You have to ask your ancestor, the King of Ascalon."
Robin looked confused. He didn't know the story of the fall of the Kingdom of Ascalon.
However, the undead in the passage not only did not attack Cao Xing, but instead stood still and opened a path for him.
All the undead clenched their weapons with solemn expressions, as if they were welcoming Cao Xing's arrival.
It's a real welcome down the road.
After all, Cao Xing can be said to be their savior.
Robin also felt the respect these undead showed to Cao Xing, and was amazed.
"It's amazing...those undead are actually so polite to Lord Cao Xing!"
Cao Xing shook his head, "Let's go."
Following the passage, they soon descended underground.
In front of me is a familiar place - the entrance to the Hall of Everlasting Hope.
Cao Xing remembered that there was a tunnel here.
He just got into the tunnel next to him and completed a series of tasks.
at the same time.
A strong undead man wearing heavy undead armor and a horned helmet on his head floated over quickly!
"Lord Cao Xing!"
The harsh sound unique to the undead sounded.
Cao Xing raised his head and saw that familiar figure at a glance.
It was the undead lieutenant whom we met last time - Calhan!
"Lieutenant Calhan, stay safe!"
The undead Kalhan was also excited: "Lord Cao Xing, you are safe and sound!"
"I heard from the soldiers that several humans entered the underground palace. I thought it was you, but I didn't expect it to be you!"
"Why do you have time to come here today?"
It can be seen that the undead lieutenant is very happy about Cao Xing's arrival.
Cao Xing smiled and said, "Let's take care of something."
"By the way, where is Duke Palatine?"
Calhan replied: "The Duke is now in the Hall of Everlasting Hope."
"However, he is receiving a new batch of undead, so it is not convenient for him to come to greet you. Please forgive me."
Cao Xing waved his hand, "It doesn't matter, I can just go find him myself."
Calhan nodded, "Okay, please come with me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Calhan took him along.
Cao Xing followed him and went straight to the hall.
But this time, he didn't need to dig into the tunnel, but entered through the front door openly.
Soon, he came to the familiar Yongwang Hall.
A large number of undead are gathering there.
Densely packed, at least thousands!
Compared with the number of undead when we parted last time, the scale has more than doubled.
However, Cao Xing also noticed that some of the undead were not wearing armor, but were wearing some old animal skins.
Some of the undead bodies are even somewhat mutilated, looking like lonely ghosts!
Obviously, these undead are not part of the Ascalon undead, they came in from outside.
In the middle area, there is a tall undead figure holding a big sword.
It was Duke Palatine.
At this moment, he held up the war blade in his hand and muttered something.
"The lost heroes...the homeless warriors..."
"The glory of the Kingdom of Ascalon will shine on every warrior who has fought bravely."
"In the name of the Duke..."
Following the chanting of the incantation from Paladin's mouth, he finished.
A strong blue undead aura burst out from his war blade!
These auras directly enveloped the nearby group of lonely ghosts.
In the blink of an eye, these undead were put on the same armor as other Ascalon undead.
This move made Cao Xing's eyes light up instantly.
"Is this... transforming the undead outside into the Ascalonian undead?"
"Then can other undead be transformed into Ascalon undead?"
Yes, Cao Xing immediately thought of that ancient battlefield.
According to the information discovered by Blot.
That ancient battlefield contained a massive army of undead, including even sixth- and seventh-level undead.
If possible, could he help Duke Palatine conquer the undead in the underground palace?
Then he signs the terms with Duke Palatine!
In this way, it is equivalent to controlling an army of the undead in disguise!
Thinking of this, Cao Xing's pupils shrank suddenly.
My initial idea was to take the initiative and bulldoze this ancient battlefield.
But if you can convert these undead into your own troops, the benefits will be much greater than bulldozing!
By then, Duke Palatine will control a massive army of undead, and he can summon them.
The scene where Cao Xing waved his arms and the endless undead helped him drown the enemy must be very shocking!
He couldn't help but try it right away.
Of course, this is just his idea. Whether it can succeed or not, we have to ask Duke Palatine.
And this time, Cao Xing's main purpose was to open the kingdom's treasure house.
at the same time.
Duke Palatine has completed the transformation ceremony of the undead.
He also noticed Cao Xing, who was waiting silently.
After all, it would be difficult for a few living people to appear in a palace where the undead gathered, without attracting attention.
A smile appeared on that undead pale face.
"Your Excellency Cao Xing, you are here."
Cao Xing nodded slightly and said straight to the point without saying anything else: "Your Excellency, I am here to fulfill the agreement."
"I have brought someone with the royal blood of Ascalon."
Hearing this, thousands of undead on the field all turned their attention to Robin.
And this young man was suddenly stared at by so many undead. He suddenly felt cold all over his body and his breathing became rapid.
Paladin looked at Robin for a closer look, a trace of surprise and astonishment flashed across his face...
Then he nodded.
"I sensed it. He does have the blood of the royal family!"
"Lord Cao Xing is true to your word. You are indeed able to live up to your trust and do things that ordinary people cannot do."
Cao Xing smiled.
At the same time, Duke Palatine looked at Robin.
"You are the blood of the king. According to the old system, we should actually salute you."
"But we have become undead now, and there is no need to mention the past rules, so there is no need to salute."
It can be heard that Duke Palatine still has resentment towards the king for breaking the sword and placing a curse on them.
And Robin has been away from that era for thousands of years.
Before that, he lived a simple life as an ordinary person.
If he hadn't been suddenly found by Marita this time, his fate would have been the same as that of ordinary civilians, living an ordinary life.
"No...you don't have to salute me..."
"Actually, I don't even know that I am a member of the royal family..."
"No... I'm very sorry..."
Robin said apologetically.
Seeing this scene, Duke Palatine sighed and said no more.
Cao Xing asked: "Your Majesty the Duke, can the power of Robin's blood open the kingdom's treasure house?"
Paladin is a very direct person, and there is no need to beat around the bush when communicating with him.
The Undead Duke nodded, "Yes, Lord Cao Xing."
"Please come with me, and I will take you to unlock the treasures of the kingdom."
After hearing this, Cao Xing showed joy on his face.
Including Sarah and Renes in the back, who also had a faint smile on their lips.
Because this means that the treasure house that has been sealed for thousands of years will finally be opened today!
Then, everyone followed Duke Palatine through the Hall of Everlasting Hope and arrived at the Cathedral of Kasa.
This is the place where Cao Xing once fought against the soul-eating demon.
After so long, the number of coffins above has increased by several thousand.
Cao Xing looked up and saw the statue of the goddess Kermir in the center of the church.
Last time, this statue was defiled by the soul-eating demon and its head was damaged. Now it has been restored by these undead souls, making it look extremely sacred.
Duke Palatine also noticed Cao Xing's gaze.
Then he stopped in front of the statue and bowed.
He said with emotion: "As one of the six true gods, the goddess Kermir who is in charge of order and truth, she once gave us an oracle in Ascalon."
"We once thought that the kingdom would always prosper under the protection of the goddess."
"But I didn't expect that I would not be able to escape the fate of destruction in the end."
"Perhaps for a true god like her, the rise and fall of a kingdom is just a game played by a group of ants..."
After hearing this, Cao Xing looked thoughtful in his eyes.
He now has a rough understanding of the so-called Six True Gods.
They are a group of beings that transcend everything
This level of life has transcended concepts such as lifespan and life and death.
The measure of time seems to have lost its meaning to them.
Even a prosperous kingdom or even a huge empire may be just a drop in the ocean in their eyes, fleeting.
The only ones who can compete with the Six True Gods are those ancient dragons.
However, all the ancient dragons seem to be in a sealed state.
In other words, the Six True Gods are almost the most powerful beings in the world.
The entire world and most races believe in the Six True Gods.
Although these gods have not appeared for many years, most living creatures still maintain their belief in them.
So far, Cao Xing only knows the names of four of them.
They are:
God of order, spirit and truth - Kormir.
Goddess of beauty, freedom and wind - Lisa. God of air, healing and life - Devina
The goddess of growth, water and nature - Merando.
As for the names of the other two true gods, Cao Xing didn't know.
So, he asked Duke Palatine this question.
The Duke thought for a moment and then replied: "In fact, I only know the name of one other true god."
"Her name is Gulans, she rules darkness, frost and death..."
"This one is very mysterious and low-key. She never needs any believers, so there are very few records about her deeds."
Cao Xing nodded secretly and wrote down the name 'Gu Lansi' in his heart.
Duke Palatine continued: "Except for the goddess Gulans."
"Including the names of these five true gods that are relatively well-known to the world, and the name of the sixth true god, but no one knows it."
Cao Xing looked puzzled and asked: "No one knows?"
"Yes, at least in my memory, I have never heard anyone mention the name of this sixth true god."
"I searched through the kingdom's library and couldn't find any records about this sixth true god."
"In other words, no one can give a definite answer as to whether there is such a god."
"Some people say that this is a place reserved by the five powerful true gods for other true gods. I hope more will appear to rival their existence."
"Some people also say that this sixth true god is an imagination and sustenance of living beings for the unknown, or perhaps it represents a hidden power."
"Of course, things about gods are beyond the reach of us mortals..."
Cao Xing's eyes flashed with thought again.
Through a conversation with Duke Palatine, his mysterious understanding of the world deepened.
In this world full of unknowns and challenges, there are too many mysteries.
Even that kind of transcendent existence has unsolved mysteries.
Cao Xing also realized that his journey as a lord had just begun.
After thinking about it, they had passed through the church and came to a bright passage at the back.
Duke Palatine said: "Lord Cao Xing, please follow me into the royal road, and then you can go to the location of the treasure house."
Cao Xing nodded, and then stepped into the passage.
They followed this bright passage all the way deeper.
On both sides of the passage, there are exquisite murals. Although the colors have been dimmed, they are still full of solemnity and solemnity.
After walking along this passage for almost two to three hundred meters, we finally came to the end of the passage.
Ahead, a huge stone gate suddenly appeared!
The scale of this stone gate is astonishing.
The height is roughly estimated to be at least ten meters, and the width is also five to six meters.
On both sides of the stone gate, there are two statues of knights holding long swords and wearing armor.
It is majestic and majestic, as if it is guarding the world behind the door.
"Here we are, Lord Cao Xing."
"Open the gate, and behind it is the palace of the late king, which contains the treasures of the kingdom."
"In other words, it is a treasure treasured by the king..."
After Cao Xing heard this, a look of anticipation appeared in his eyes again.
He asked: "How do I turn it on?"
Duke Palatine floated, then looked at Robin next to him, and said: "There is a groove in the center of the two gates."
"Let this young man with royal bloodline put his hands on it, and the groove will automatically detect your bloodline."
"Then the door can be opened."
Upon hearing this, Robin glanced at Cao Xing, as if seeking his opinion.
Cao Xing nodded, "Go."
The young man took a deep breath and seemed to gather his courage.
He cautiously came to the door, stretched out his hands, and placed them on the two grooves that Duke Palatine said.
After a moment, Robin felt a tingling sensation in his palms.
He said in horror: "Something... something pricked my finger!"
"Lord Cao Xing!"
Duke Palatine said: "Don't worry, this is the gate testing your blood. It will be fine in a while."
After hearing this, the young Robin suppressed the fear in his heart and continued to put his hand on the door.
Sure enough, the tingling sensation disappeared after a while.
at the same time.
There was movement in the huge stone gate.
The door slowly opened to both sides, gradually revealing a gap.
From the crack in the door, a strong light burst out!
"Boom!"
The door slowly opened.
However, as expected, the scene of treasures all over the ground did not appear.
In front of everyone, a magnificent palace appeared!
The first thing that catches the eye is a magnificent hall with a towering dome that seems to touch the sky.
The ceilings, walls, and even the huge stone pillars of the entire palace are carved with various mysterious murals, showing a sense of solemnity.
And in the center of the palace, there is a throne that is more gorgeous and more shocking than Cao Xing's [Shining Throne]!
Cao Xing stared at the floors, pillars, and everything around him.
I was amazed in my heart!
"Damn it! These floors are all made of eternity gold. You are so rich!"
"And those pillars, there are a lot of magic stones on them."
"Even the fabrics used for those curtains and screens seem to be unusual..."
"Gan! I really want to demolish this palace for him!"
Especially that throne, the gems on it are larger than each other, and each one is no less than golden quality.
For Cao Xing, everything in the entire palace, even the floor tiles, was valuable.
If only this palace could be demolished.
Even if there are no treasures of the kingdom, the trip is worthwhile!
Of course, Duke Palatine is still here.
This is the palace of their Ascalonians.
It's obviously not good to do this kind of thing in front of the Duke.
At this time, Duke Palatine looked at the scene in front of him, with a look of reminiscence in his eyes.
"Many years ago, His Majesty the King sat here and gave us various instructions."
"And we faithfully carry out his orders and fight for the glory of the kingdom."
"Under his rule the kingdom prospered,"
"It's a pity that the king acted impulsively and took the initiative to start that war, and then attracted the Blood Legion."
"In that war, we suffered a disastrous defeat..."
A thoughtful look appeared in Cao Xing's eyes.
Is it the Blood Legion again?
Through this period of understanding, he almost understood something.
Two key nodes have occurred on this continent.
Every key node affects the fate of many countries and races.
The first node was probably the Blood Legion War a thousand years ago.
In that war, many kingdoms were affected and destroyed.
The Kingdom of Ascalon is one of them.
In that battle, a large number of warriors died and were sealed into the summoning space.
Most of the current survivor lords recruit troops from this period.
The second node is the invasion war ten thousand years ago.
Blood Spider Queen Hilda died in that war.
However, this time was too far away and not many records were left.
When he discussed with Hilda in private before, she opened her mouth several times, but was blocked by some mysterious power.
So Cao Xing had no idea what happened during that period and who the enemy was.
Cao Xing secretly thought: "In recent times, the words Blood Legion have popped up in my ears from time to time."
"This is no accident. I believe my hunch."
"When something that has rarely been mentioned before suddenly appears frequently, it means that it may really happen."
"That is to say... the Blood Legion may really appear on this continent."
Thinking of this, he frowned slightly.
Obviously, the Blood Legion is definitely a very powerful and terrifying force.
This force once reached the Orchid Kingdom and destroyed the Ascalon Kingdom.
In other words, if it reappears, it is likely to affect the blustery snowfield where his territory is located.
Cao Xing needs to know as much information as possible about this kind of enemy that may appear in the future.
Only when you know yourself and your enemy can you win every battle!
So, Cao Xing asked: "Your Excellency, what kind of existence are the Blood Legion?"
After hearing this, Duke Palatine showed a look of pain and anger on his face.
For him, this force is also the main factor that turned him into an undead.
He slowly said: "These are a group of crazy guys, no one knows their origins."
"I only know that when the Blood Legion appears, the continent will fall into unprecedented turmoil."
"They are so powerful that almost all kingdoms are their targets. Wherever they pass, they spread like blood, dyeing the entire map red!"
"This is also the origin of the name Blood Legion."
"Under their invasion, kingdoms were destroyed one after another, and the entire country was slaughtered to death!"
"Back then, if the Human Empire hadn't launched some special means, maybe the Blood Legion would have overthrown all the kingdoms in the Western Continent."
A thoughtful look appeared in Cao Xing's eyes again.
Duke Palatine paused and then said: "After the kingdom was defeated, we all became undead."
"Then I began to seriously study the information on the Blood Legion. So, I spent decades looking through the library of the entire kingdom, and I really found a clue."
"I discovered that this force is ****, they ****, and every **** years, they will appear again from the mainland."
"According to my speculation, their purpose may be to ****."
"Of course, this is just my speculation..."
Cao Xing's eyes widened.
Because there were several key words in it that he couldn't hear!
Yes, it was Duke Palatine who seemed to be silenced after he finished speaking.
At this moment, Cao Xing suddenly came back to his senses. .
Obviously, this should be the power of the Lord system.
Blocked him from accessing this information.
The lord system will not block this information for no reason.
There must be a deeper reason behind this!
……
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