bayedsolid Chapter 183 Doubts
Chapter 183 Doubts
Everyone was immersed in the grief and anger brought about by the tragic memory of Gui Zhong. Time seemed to freeze at that moment, and no one could recover from this heavy atmosphere for a long time.
The first to break free from this oppression was Ying. She clenched her fists, her body trembling slightly, her voice hoarse and dry with anger: "I never expected such a tragic ending. That hateful woman not only drove Guizhong to his doom, but also kidnapped my brother. It's simply too much!"
At this point, a flicker of determination suddenly flashed across Ying's eyes, and she said firmly, "I will never give up. No matter how great the price, I will fight against justice to the end. I want to find my brother, and I want to seek justice for Gui Zhong, so that she can die a worthy death!"
Xianyun, standing nearby, was equally overcome with emotion. He clenched his fists, the veins on his forehead bulging as he roared, "This is too much! This is truly intolerable! Emperor, the truth of what happened back then is now laid out before us. Tell me, when will we take action? Are we going to continue to swallow our anger like this?"
Zhongli frowned slightly at this moment, his heart was also overflowing with resentment, but he also knew very well that the power of heaven was not something that could be easily contended with.
At this moment, Shen He gently tugged at Xianyun's clothes from behind and whispered, "Master, you always taught me that no matter what happens, I must stay calm and control my emotions."
Xin Yang also calmly analyzed the situation: "Master, please don't worry. There are actually some doubts in this matter that deserve our deep consideration."
"Suspicious points?" When everyone heard this, they all cast doubtful looks at Xinyang.
"That's right." Xin Yang nodded solemnly, and continued, "Everyone, think carefully about why Tianli appeared when Guizhong temporarily repelled the invading enemy forces? Was it because he was worried that the unprecedented magic weapon in Guizhong's hand was too powerful and would pose a threat to him? Obviously not. You have to know that the power of the Frost Sky Nail is many times greater than that magic weapon. Therefore, the reason why Tianli appeared was definitely not because of the power of the magic weapon made by Guizhong. Moreover, the Guizhong machine was considered a very powerful machine at the time, but Tianli never appeared when Guizhong was developing it or using it."
"What you said does make some sense. What do you think the reason is?" Xianyun temporarily suppressed the anger in his heart and asked Xinyang.
Xin Yang thought for a moment and then replied, "Let's think about it again. After Gui Zhong took out the magic weapon, he injected some energy into it. The magic weapon immediately emitted a strange light, which enveloped Gui Zhong for a while. After Gui Zhong came out, he looked at the magic weapon with a very complicated look. So I guess Gui Zhong must have seen something he shouldn't have seen, which led to the retribution of justice."
Zhongli nodded slightly and said, "This is indeed a reasonable speculation. You must know that Guizhong's mechanical skills originated from his research on Kanreya's machinery. Perhaps that magic weapon was a replica of the machinery left behind by Kanreya. When Guizhong injected energy into the magic weapon and it emitted that strange light, perhaps Guizhong learned some secrets related to Kanreya that Tianli desperately wanted to hide. Kanreya's affairs have always been very mysterious, and Tianli seems to be extremely sensitive to them. Even the slightest movement related to them is very likely to cause Tianli to intervene."
Xin Yang continued, "There are a few things I really don't understand, and that's Gui Zhong's last words."
"We now know the truth. It was fate that forced Guizhong into a desperate situation. Guizhong told Zhongli not to pursue the perpetrators, which can be understood as a way of protecting him. But why did she specifically ask Zhongli to bury her in Guili Plain? Furthermore, what exactly does the phrase 'We'll meet again a thousand years from now' mean? And, countless demons once existed on the land of Liyue, so why was it only Guizhong's memories that were able to be revealed in the form we just saw?"
Xinyang's series of questions made everyone fall into deep thought again. For a moment, the secret room was silent, with only the flickering light of the earth vein flower swaying slightly.
After a long moment, Xianyun, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly had his eyes light up. "I know! I finally know! Oh my, why didn't I think of it earlier? She's Gui Zhong! How could someone as intelligent as Gui Zhong willingly choose to commit suicide? Gui Zhong must have cleverly and quietly stored her power within the earth veins of Guiliyuan at the last moment. She must have been waiting for the right moment to return with the power of the earth veins. If that's the case, then all those mysteries are easily solved!"
Xianyun's sudden words were like a stone that stirred up a thousand waves, causing everyone present to have a flash of surprise in their eyes.
Paimon clapped his hands excitedly: "So will we be able to see Guizhong soon?
However, Zhongli shook his head slightly and said solemnly, "Don't overthink it. While Guizhong's wisdom far surpasses ours, the power of Heaven's principles is beyond our comprehension. Even if Guizhong truly intends this, the process will undoubtedly be fraught with danger and uncertainty."
Xin Yang also poured cold water on her feelings, saying solemnly, "And if Gui Zhong could have returned on her own, she wouldn't have let us see this. The fact that she left behind so many obscure clues and puzzling last words proves that what she was planning is definitely not something that can be accomplished so easily."
The fire of hope that had just been ignited among the crowd was instantly extinguished by Xinyang and Zhongli's words.
"Then how can we help Guizhong?" Linghua asked weakly.
"I'm afraid only Gui Zhong knows what to do about this kind of thing." Xianyun said helplessly.
Hearing this, Zhongli slowly turned around and carefully took out a worldly lock from behind him. It had an ancient shape and exuded a mysterious aura.
"This lock was given to me as part of the covenant when Guizhong and I first met. Perhaps we can find some key clues from it."
After saying this, Zhongli gently handed the Earthly Lock to Xianyun. The moment Xianyun's hand touched the lock, a strange feeling came over him.
Zhongli gazed at Xianyun and continued, "Guizhong once mentioned that this lock contained the crystallization of her life's wisdom. However, I have pondered for a long time, but still cannot comprehend its secret. But with your talent and understanding, perhaps you can solve this mystery."
Xianyun nodded solemnly and took the Earthly Chain with both hands. Examining it carefully, he soon discovered that it contained two ingenious mechanisms commonly used by the Guizhong. Unfortunately, Zhongli had only previously activated one of them.
After a period of patient observation, a general idea of how to solve the problem gradually emerged in Xianyun's mind.
Xianyun took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and then gently yet accurately moved his fingertips along the mechanism, pressing it. As Xianyun moved, a soft glow gradually emanated from the previously calm mechanism.
At this moment, a slight "click" sound suddenly came, crisp and pleasant. Xianyun had successfully opened the second mechanism!
Instantly, a dazzling light burst forth like a flood, instantly filling the entire chamber. The intense light made it nearly impossible to open one's eyes, but Xianyun remained fixed on the Earthly Chain in his hand, his gaze firm and focused.
After a long while, the light gradually subsided and subsided. Xianyun stared at the Chains of the Mortal World in a daze, a look of surprise on his face at first, then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he chuckled softly, "Guizhong, Guizhong, you've been gone for thousands of years, and I didn't expect that even today, you could still teach me such a good lesson..."
Xianyun looked at everyone and said, "I know what to do, but I still need to find another person."