After Death
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The four seasons alternated, and it was now the 12th year of the Changle Era.
While Jiang Changsheng cultivated, he would pay attention to Jiang Jian and the others. It took Ping’an half a year to calm down. Once he calmed down, he broke through to the Two Grotto-heaven realm in one go, and his blood and qi surged. A red fireball pattern appeared on his chest. Jiang Jian and the others had yet to figure out the use of this red fireball pattern.
They had been wandering around this mysterious and silent land for so long, but they had yet to encounter any living beings. Instead, they had encountered some strange fruits, which they relied on for food. Because of these fruits, they were always full of energy, which was rather magical.
From the looks of it, it was as if they had intruded into a land of fortuitous opportunities. However, for the time being, Jiang Changsheng felt that there was a terrifying existence hidden here.
Those flower fruits were more like a medicinal garden planted by a certain existence. Coupled with those skeletons, he guessed that the other party would send a batch of creatures here regularly.
However, Jiang Changsheng could not help them at the moment and could only pay some attention to them.
At the beginning of February, Chen Li came to visit Jiang Changsheng and informed him that the Emperor’s lifespan was coming to an end. He was nestled on his bed and could not get up.
This was all because the Emperor had never trained in martial arts in his life. After the Human King Inheritance was passed down to the Crown Prince, he was only able to reach the Golden Body realm. That was the case with the Human King’s inheritance. He could not completely inherit the strength of the
Universe realm. As for the current Emperor, it was all thanks to Emperor
Shuntian’s efforts that he could break through to the Grotto-heaven realm.
If the Human King knew that this inheritance would be abandoned generation after generation, how would he react?
“A new dynasty is coming.”
Chen Li lamented. He did not miss this emperor much. Of course, he did not have much resistance. He only lamented that the Emperor was high above and controlled everything, but he could not control his own life.
Jiang Changsheng did not say anything, but Bai Qi and Chen Li chatted enthusiastically.
The current Crown Prince had yet to gain any experience and did not know how to control the government affairs. However, he had been learning from Chen Li for several years now and could be considered his disciple.
Chen Li had to support another emperor. He could now be regarded as the greatest civil official in the Great Jing Dynasty.
After chatting for a while, Chen Li finally left.
Bai Qi came to Jiang Changsheng’s side and said, “Master, I suddenly feel that he is quite similar to the real Chen Li.”
The reason why Chen Li was where he was today was entirely because Jiang Changsheng missed his old friend and supported him.
Jiang Changsheng smiled and said, “They do look alike.”
Bai Qi began to reminisce with Jiang Changsheng. If those old friends saw Great Jing today, would they be surprised?
Jiang Changsheng was also tempted.
Speaking of which, it was too much of a coincidence that the emperors of the Jiang Family had yet to reincarnate.
Jiang Changsheng could sense that their reincarnation marks were still there, but he could not sense their exact location. They were probably restricted by the rules of reincarnation between heaven and earth.
The news about the Emperor’s near-death state quickly spread throughout the capital and even throughout the dynasty.
The current Emperor’s control over the land was far inferior to that of Emperor Taihe. This caused some ambitious vassals, officials, generals, and other undercurrents to surge and even contact each other many times.
But until the Emperor decided to abdicate, no one dared to move.
This edict was issued in October, and from next year onwards, the Crown Prince, Jiang Liu, would ascend the throne.
The dynasty was in an uproar.
Changle had only been in power for twelve years, and it was about to end. Everyone could not help but think of Jing Renzong, who only ruled for fourteen years, all because the emperor before him had been in power for too long. People began to joke that it was not a good thing for a prince to be born early.
At the beginning of December.
Jiang Qing was supported by two eunuchs to the Ancestral Palace. Concubine Yu retreated and left the father and son alone to chat.
After imparting his strength to Jiang Liu, Jiang Qing became as thin as a match and was extremely weak.
Jiang Che stood up and wrapped himself in his robe as he sat opposite him. The role of father and son seemed reversed.
Jiang Qing hunched his body and found it hard to open his eyes. He said weakly, “Father, are you alright…”
Jiang Che was in high spirits and looked to be in his early fifties. However, his eyes became increasingly demonic as he chuckled and said, “Not bad.”
“How far has the longevity pill progressed..
“It’s a long way off, but I’ve refined some medicinal pills, which can increase your vitality and lifespan. You can take a batch with you before you leave.”
“Thank you, Father.”
“You’ve never liked to practice martial arts since you were young. Now that you’re old, it’s too late.”
Jiang Che shook his head and said. His words were admonishing, but his tone was somewhat soft.
Jiang Qing smiled and said, “In any case, my life has not been in vain. At the very least, I have been unfettered for more than a hundred years. Martial artists who have lived for hundreds of years might not necessarily be as unrestrained as me. I can only say that my pursuits are different. I am content with my life, but I have a little regret and wish to end it before I die.”
Jiang Che asked, “What regrets do you have?”
Jiang Qing changed the topic and said, “Concubine Yu is not a human, right?” The moment he said that, Jiang Che’s smile disappeared.
Jiang Qing sneered and said, “Father, if this matter were to spread, what would the world think of our Jiang Family and our ancestors?”
Jiang Chel s expression was ice-cold.
Jiang Qing faintly said, “Father, my only regret is that Concubine Yu snatched your favor and made you neglect my mother. Do you know what my mother’s last words were before she died?”
“She asked me to be filial to you and not forget you because of the government affairs.”
Jiang Chel s expression became even uglier.
“I am about to die, but I want to drag Concubine Yu with me so that you can concentrate on chasing after immortality.”
Jiang Qing calmly said, “Father, I have disobeyed two things in your life. Concubine Yu is from another race. Even though she is infatuated with you, what about the race behind her? Since she can order her people to search for medicinal ingredients for you, it shows that her status is not low. On what basis does her race have to devote themselves to you?”
Jiang Che said, “This is between us. Don’t mess around.”
Jiang Qing slowly raised his head and revealed the most unruly smile he had ever shown in his life. He was like a lion that was approaching its end in its old age. He said in a low voice, “Father, I want to kill her. Let’s see how you protect her. Do you want to kill me now? Either our relationship between father and son turns for the worst that it will make our ancestor dissatisfied. Or do you have the ability to let the people from the Ancestral Palace resist my White-robed Guards?”
He stood up, turned around, and left while trembling.
Jiang Che frowned and stared at his back. He was both angry and gratified.
At that moment, Jiang Che suddenly felt that it was too late.
After Jiang Qing left, Jiang Che muttered, “Stinky brat, your scheme is indeed good, but your judgment is insufficient. You don’t have the backing of the ancestor, and your White-robed Guards can’t do anything to me.”
Under the night sky.
Ji Wujun and Bai Qi came in from outside the courtyard.
Bai Qi quickly walked to Jiang Changsheng and said, “Master, something happened in the Ancestral Palace. Many White-robed Guards have snuck into the Ancestral Palace in an attempt to kill Concubine Yu, but none of them were Emperor Taihe’s opponent. Tsk tsk, how can this guy be so strong?”
Ji Wujun frowned and said, “Although he has reached the Universe realm, even a One Grotto-heaven realm expert would find it hard to take him down.
Moreover, I feel that there’s something wrong with his aura.”
Jiang Changsheng did not open his eyes. “It seems like the Spirit Race has given him a lot of opportunities.”
Bai Qi asked, “Do you need us to take action?”
Jiang Changsheng said, “There’s no need. In any case, that’s between father and son. Starting next year, this farce will end.”
Jiang Qing did not attack Jiang Che. He only wanted to kill Concubine Yu. Jiang
Che only resisted the White-robed Guards and did not kill them.
However, this failure caused Jiang Qing’s blood to attack his heart and he fainted in the bedroom.
Jiang Changsheng was more concerned about Jiang Chel s ultimate technique. What ultimate technique could make him so powerful?
He would find an opportunity to ask him next year.
Jiang Changsheng silently made a decision.
This farce was covered up by the White-robed Guards and did not spread. Only a few people knew about it, but they did not dare to say it.
When the new year arrived, the Crown Prince, Jiang Liu, ascended the throne and changed the era name to Yan Yuan.
1st year of the Yan Yuan Era!
A new emperor had ascended the throne.
The vassal kings and the rulers of the vassal countries all came to pay their respects.
Although Jiang Liu was not the eldest son of the first wife, he was still in his prime. As soon as he ascended the throne, he used some tricks to support the people he regarded as confidants and arranged them to various power structures, causing the capital to fall into turmoil for several months.
May.
In the bedroom, the Emperor met Jiang Qing for the last time.
The weak Jiang Qing opened his eyes with great difficulty and looked at the Emperor he had chosen. “Liu’er… you must get rid of Consort Yu. She and her race… will bring bad luck to Great Jing…”
Jiang Liu remained silent.
Jiang Qing was already delirious. He began to repeat these words until his life was completely cut off.
Jiang Liu muttered, “Why bother? I don’t have the time to fight with my grandfather. In any case, we are in the capital. Even if the sky falls, the ancestor will hold it up.”
At night.
Jiang Qing opened his eyes and found himself floating in the mountains under the moonlight.
He turned around and suddenly saw a figure. He was so frightened that his entire body trembled and he hastily bowed. “Ancestor!”
It was Jiang Changsheng!
After Jiang Qing died, Jiang Changsheng moved him away before his soul left and came to an uninhabited mountain forest.
Jiang Changsheng said, “You have passed away from old age. On the account of our blood connection in this life, I will give you two choices. One is to let nature take its course and wait for your reincarnation. The other is to become my ghost servant and control the order of reincarnation. However, you will never become a human after that. You can only be a ghost servant.”
Hearing this, Jiang Qing widened his eyes and suspected that he had misheard.
He first looked at his soul and after ensuring that it was real, he fell into a dilemma.
He carefully asked, “Ancestor, may I ask which choice is better?”
Jiang Changsheng shook his head and said, “There is no better choice. I won’t force you. Choose for yourself. However, the previous emperors have yet to reincarnate. Perhaps they will reincarnate later.”
Even though Jiang Qing had a conflict with Jiang Che in the end, he had always been respectful to his ancestor.
Jiang Qing was silent again.
“Thank you, Ancestor. It is better if I choose to reincarnate. After all, I’m lazy by nature. If I continue to be a ghost servant, I’m afraid…” Jiang Qing forced a smile.
He was lazy even as an emperor, let alone a ghost servant.
If he could not reincarnate, who knew how long he would be a ghost servant?
He recalled his experience of overseeing the dynasty for Jiang Che and his soul trembled.
Jiang Changsheng nodded and said, “Then I wish you smooth sailing in your next life.”
He quietly inserted a reincarnation mark and disappeared on the spot.
Jiang Qing stood rooted on the spot. For some reason, he felt regretful. However, he knew that he would regret it no matter what he chose.
At this moment, a strange force pulled him into the sky. He could not control
it.
On the other side, Jiang Changsheng, who was far away under the Earth Spirit
Tree, began to observe, wanting to see where the souls of emperors went after their death…