The Demon Lords

Chapter 543 51 Current Compilation_2

Zheng Fan and the others then approached. The coffins were sealed, very thick and heavy.

"My lord, shall we try to open one?" Xue Three asked eagerly.

Apparently, his old habit had flared up again.

Blind Man, however, said, "A Cheng isn't here. I think we should refrain, lest a zombie leaps out and causes trouble."

Although Liang Cheng hadn't recovered much of his strength, his bloodline alone was a deterrent to other zombies here.

Zheng Fan placed his palm on a coffin, touched it, and asked, "Who lies inside this, and is there an inscription?"

Blind Man searched and said, "My lord, there are no inscriptions. The only difference is that the weapons placed beside these thirteen coffins vary."

There were iron hammers, swords, sabers, and crossbows; no two models or styles were identical.

Zheng Fan turned to Yao Zizhan and asked, "Master Yao, perhaps you can enlighten us."

Yao Zizhan had entered this place before with his lover. Zheng Fan figured that, given their relationship at the time, Helian Xiongbi would have eagerly shown Yao Zizhan around the treasury.

Yao Zizhan cleared his throat. He had clearly been waiting for this question and didn't hold back his answer:

"In these thirteen coffins lie the first thirteen warriors who followed the Helian family's founding ancestor when he pledged allegiance to Emperor Jin. They are also known as the Thirteen Great Protectors.

"In those days, under the command of the Xia emperor, Lord Yu led his army to establish the Three Jin. The Helian family were originally indigenous wild people of the Three Jin, just a small tribe, almost insignificant.

"However, the Helian family's ancestor at that time resolutely decided to lead thirteen warriors from his tribe to join Lord Yu. They served as Lord Yu's vanguard, fighting their entire lives, and thus laid the foundation for the Helian family's rise.

"Later, after the Xia Dynasty fell, the Yu clan established the Jin State. The Helian family, always loyal and having achieved many military merits, became a vassal of the Jin State. After several centuries of development, they eventually became one of the three great powers that partitioned Jin.

"The Helian family's founding ancestor has always been buried at the Helian estate, but these thirteen warriors, who accompanied him in establishing their legacy, were entombed here.

"Ever since, on every visit here, they would burn incense and pay their respects to commemorate the hardships their forebears faced in establishing their legacy."

This was what a young Helian Xiongbi had once said to a young Yao Zizhan.

"Are the Thirteen Great Protectors also military positions?" Zheng Fan asked.

"Yes, the Helian military system has always included the positions of the Thirteen Great Protectors. It's different from the titles used by sects in the street; this is a genuine military rank, similar to the seven Great Generals under the Earl of North Border's command."

"Oh? Then why haven't we heard much about them?"

"In the war between Yan and Jin, ten of this generation's Thirteen Great Protectors died in battle, two were killed while protecting the Helian family's bloodline during a breakout, and one remains missing, his whereabouts unknown."

Xue Three smacked his lips and said, "Well, they don't sound that impressive then."

Zheng Fan shook his head and said,

"This current generation might not be remarkable. After all, the Helian family hasn't faced any major wars in the last hundred years, and we're well aware of the current state of the wild people in the mountains.

"However, the first generation of the Thirteen Great Protectors might be different. Blind Man, try to ascertain if their bodies are well-preserved."

"My lord, I cannot. These coffins are a bit too thick."

His 'Wi-Fi signal' just couldn't penetrate that far.

"My lord, these coffins are extremely well-preserved; the sealing is impeccable. Unless they were buried as incomplete corpses, they should be in good condition," Xue Three surmised from his experience.

Zheng Fan straightened up, glanced around, and said,

"Blind Man, what do you make of the Feng Shui here?"

"My lord, I was originally a psychologist..."

Telling fortunes at a street stall after coming to this world was just to make ends meet. But to genuinely assess Feng Shui... this humble one truly cannot do it!

Xue Three seized the opportunity to sneer, "Truly useless."

Blind Man ignored him and continued, "It would be much simpler if A Cheng were here. Even if he never learned Feng Shui, having been buried so many times, he'd know where one would lie more comfortably.

"Oh, right, A Ming! A Ming, close your eyes and feel it out. Does this place make you comfortable?"

A Ming rolled his eyes at Blind Man and said disdainfully,

"Have you ever heard of a Western vampire needing a Feng Shui master for their burial?"

"Then what about Gula?"

"You can ask him, not me. I don't feel any different here than I do outside."

Seeing them start to bicker, Yao Zizhan interjected,

"Brother Zheng, as I mentioned before regarding the Feng Shui here, its grand design is concealed yet perfectly natural. To put it simply, it lies at a nexus between Yin and Yang."

Zheng Fan looked at Blind Man, who shook his head.

Zheng Fan then turned back to Yao Zizhan and said,

"Master Yao."

"Hmm?"

"Please speak in plain English."

"Ah…" Yao Zizhan was momentarily stunned, then explained with a wry smile, "It means that Yin entities can gather Yin energy here, and Yang entities can gather Yang energy.

"According to Qi cultivators, this place could be called a site of natural creation. Back when Helian Qing was pursuing the Wild People's King, the king stopped here because he intended to use a magical artifact called the Jade Order to summon evil spirits to aid him in battle."

Jade Order?

Upon hearing this name, Zheng Fan and the other Demon Kings quietly exchanged glances.

That thing is in our hands...

Oh, no.

To be precise, it's currently with Shatuo Queshi in his deep slumber.

"But how can matters of state and military campaigns be entrusted to such ethereal and ghostly things? That Wild People's King was ultimately slain by Helian Qing at Fallen Axe Mountain."

"Then what was your Master Zang doing in Yanjing before the war between Yan and Qian?"