Strongest Guard

Was it because it was at the ninth floor that he had to call it the Level 9 Demon or Nine Treasure Pagoda?    

Of course not.    

What made Yang Tiantian feel as if she was dreaming was that the majestic nine-level pagoda was actually in the cave!    

Only by standing at the edge of the cliff could one see the pagoda and see that it had originally been built into the cave.    

On the afternoon of the third day of the third month, when Yang Tiantianyu barged into the forbidden area, she was immediately stunned by what she saw. She saw thousands upon thousands of luxuriant purple flowers and trees, the thousands of black crows on the roof of the pagoda, and the cold, beast-like eyes of the Second Master — she could not tell that the pagoda was not built in the open, but in a cave.    

Because the cave was too big.    

So big that Yang Tiantian couldn't even describe it, she could only ignore it.    

Tens of thousands of flowers and trees extended from the cliff to the pagoda, all the way to the small mountain in the cave that was dozens of meters above sea level.    

The mountain was also covered with flowers and trees.    

After getting closer, it would be better to stay on the cliff and see the pagoda more clearly.    

One could only see that the foot of the pagoda had a small golden bell hanging on it. When the wind blew, it would emit a crisp jingling sound.    

At the foot of the mountain, there seemed to be countless mirrors embedded on the walls of the giant hole. They reflected the moonlight from the long and narrow tunnel, shining like daytime, making the flowers and trees grow healthy and healthy.    

"Where is this?"    

Unknowingly, Yang Tiantian, who was following Second Master up the hill, asked this question again.    

Second Elder seemed to have said those words again, but Yang Tiantian didn't hear it clearly. She just stared blankly at the miracle in front of her.    

Brick red tiles colored glass, white jade carved into the balcony.    

Under every eave of the pagoda, there were countless little golden bells, all lightly shaking. The bells were like small streams of water, and it was more like playing an endless piano piece.    

"This is the Heavenly Palace."    

Yang Tiantian closed her eyes, allowing her mind to return to normal. Only then did she realize that she had already reached the steps of the pagoda and raised her head to look at the plaque.    

It was written in three dark red seal characters.    

Monarch Tower.    

Inside the Monarch Valley, Monarch Tower.    

Inside the valley, there was first this nine-floor pagoda, and then the valley was named Monarch Valley.    

Looking at the big words on the door, Yang Tiantian suddenly had a strange feeling.    

It was as if she had been to this place before. When she stood in front of the stairs and looked up at the three characters, there was the glow of a torch beside her.    

Just as this thought appeared in her mind, Second Elder lit a torch.    

"Next, he will say —"    

Yang Tiantian looked at Second Master. She knew exactly what he would say next, but she forgot it after a moment.    

This miraculous feeling of "familiarity" lasted only two seconds, and Yang Tiantian had no idea what was going to happen next.    

It was as if she had teleported to some other time and space in the last two seconds, and had seen what was going to happen next.    

However, this period of time was too short.    

It was short to the point that she didn't even have time to understand the mystery before it was over.    

Ordinary people would encounter such a bizarre phenomenon in their lifetime.    

At least three or even ten times.    

Scientists have interpreted this bizarre phenomenon as "spatiotemporal overlap".    

The gist of it is that each of us is not a separate existence in the universe, but has several 'selves'.    

It was just that these 'themselves' all lived in different spaces.    

These different spaces were like parallel lines that extended into the distance side by side.    

If they had not been affected by the magnetic field, they would not have met each other in this lifetime.    

However, when external factors such as the magnetic field suddenly interfered with one of the parallel lines, the two lines suddenly collided as if they were blown by a strong wind.    

The time they spent together was only one to two seconds.    

Immediately after, they separated as if they had been electrocuted.    

Within the short span of one or two seconds, the two parallel spaces and their "own" consciousness rapidly overlapped each other.    

At this moment, Yang Tiantian suddenly saw what had yet to happen.    

"What's the matter with you?"    

Just as Yang Tiantian was staring at Second Master in a daze, he shook the torch in his hand and walked up the stairs. Remember, don't talk easily. When you're talking, don't make too much noise. "    

Yang Tiantian nodded. Carrying the hemp train with both hands, she tiptoed up the stairs.    

Creak - A heavy sound was heard as the shaft of the giant door was pushed open.    

It was as if the Second Elder wasn't opening the door, but was opening a history that no one else knew about.    

Normally, in a pagoda that had existed for over a thousand years, once the door was closed for a long time, it would definitely have an unpleasant smell.    

The cold air that was mixed with too many molds would also rush over as the door was pushed open.    

This cold air was the cold wind of folklore.    

Yang Tiantian could clearly feel the chilly wind and shuddered instinctively. However, she did not smell the unpleasant odor.    

Enveloped by the chilly wind, not only was there no musty smell, but there was also a musky smell that could calm the mind and calm the breathing.    

It seemed that someone had been cleaning the pagoda and lighting the musk at regular intervals.    

Hmm, thinking about it, it makes sense. Since Second Uncle has nothing better to do and does not clean up, do you still have the face to call yourself Second Master?    

Following the Second Master, Yang Tiantian walked over the threshold that was half a meter high with some difficulty.    

If there were no torches in the hall, Yang Tiantian might have been able to see what was inside when she first came in.    

The flickering flame attracted Yang Tiantian's attention, turning everything else into a blind spot.    

It was only when the Second Master waved the torch against the wall that a soft boom could be heard. A fiery spark, resembling a fire dragon, moved along the wall of the main hall and circled around it rapidly.    

The walls of the pagoda's main hall were adorned with an ancient yet ingenious lighting system.    

Yang Tiantian instinctively raised her hand in front of her eyes and closed her eyes as a circle of blazing fire lit up in front of her.    

A moment later, she slowly opened her eyes.    

A general statue rushed into his line of sight.    

On the first floor of the ninth floor was an ancient martial general. On his large altar were three beasts, and in the middle was a black spirit tablet with a person's name written on it.    

It was also seal shaped.    

Yang Tiantian looked over and recognized the name.    

The Mai Iron Staff.    

An Mai Iron Staff?    

Yang Tiantian felt a chill in her heart.    

Yang Tiantian, who had graduated from a famous university, was still very familiar with Sui and Tang Dynasty's history.    

Especially Emperor Yang's three victories were beautiful. Tang Tai Zong and Li Er activated the Black Turtle Sect's transformation, and so on.    

So she knew that Mai Tie Staff was one of the famous generals in Sui Dynasty. He was brave, had great arm strength, and walked like the wind. Sexuality, happiness, friendship, good faith.    

During the period of Chen Dynasty, Iron Staff had been a thief and was captured by the General Thorn of Guangzhou. He was punished as an official slave, held an imperial umbrella for the Emperor and later as a general of Sui Dynasty.    

Following Yang Susu's success, and then Emperor Yang's first battle with Gao Shi-li, he died in battle by the side of the Liaohe River at the age of thirty-eight, as a gift to Guang Lu and Guoguo. Wu Lie.    

But, according to the legends, why was the statue of the God of the Staff in the ninth floor of the pagoda?    

Could it be that this was a shrine used to commemorate him?    

When Yang Tiantian, stunned, was led by the Second Master to the second floor, she realized that she had thought wrongly.    

In the middle of the second floor was another statue, but it was a civil servant. It was also a black altar, three, black tablets with the name written in vernacular.    

Yuwen said that they were Huns, originally the northern end of the week with military merits to the Republic of China, and then to support Sui Emperor Wen was awarded the Duke of Xu, general military leadership.    

Since Yuwen said so, this shrine was no longer dedicated to the worship of the staff. The two of them only occupied a large hall of their own.    

"Why are these idols of the famous generals of Sui Xiong here?"    

Yang Tiantian, who possessed the nature of a curious woman, really wanted to know what was going on.    

However, the second elder said in a deep voice, "Hurry. The sky will brighten if we continue on any longer."    

When the sun rose, he could see even more clearly.    

Yang Tiantian was about to say something, but her heart skipped a beat and she shut her mouth.    

The last time she had trespassed into the forbidden area was at noon on the third day of the third month, when her Yang energy was at its heaviest.    

Logically speaking, shouldn't they come at daybreak when the Yang energy was at its highest when they came to this pagoda that was dedicated to the idol of the famous ancient generals?    

However, the second elder was about to pass out when he brought her here.    

He reminded her that it was almost dawn, which meant that she was not fit to visit during the day.    

"Could it be, because I am a feminine person, I can only come to the pagoda at night?"    

Yang Tiantian, who could only quicken her pace, thought to herself as she followed closely behind Second Master.    

With her walking speed increasing, she would no longer be able to clearly see who was being worshipped in the shrines of the various levels.    

It was only until he reached the eighth floor that the second master of the Lead Party slowed down.    

At the center of the eighth floor was a military general. He had a long bow, a lion's nose, and leopard eyes.    

On the black spirit tablet that was at least half the height of a person, Zhang Xiuda's name was written.    

Zhang Xuduo?    

Yang Tiantian was quite familiar with it.    

They knew that this person had an unyielding and courageous personality. He was considered to be the pillar of the Sui Dynasty, the number one general of Big Sui Province.    

But in 616, Zhang Xuda was defeated by the Wagang army and died in battle, at the age of fifty-two.    

His soldiers cried for days after they heard the news of his death.    

Moreover, he was also the person Emperor Yang, Yang Guang trusted the most, no one else.    

Due to his constant battles outside, Yang Guang had specially sent painters to draw his appearance and hang him in the palace. Every day, he would have to observe and study the portraits.    

Emperor Yang always said that as long as Zhang Xutuo was around, his mountains and rivers were made of copper and iron.    

The facts proved that when Zhang Xudan's troops died, the Sui Dynasty also collapsed with a loud bang.    

Zhang Xiuda, in comparison to the civil and military officials like Ma Tie and the other generals, was qualified to be located on the eighth floor of the Deities Templar.    

"Enough time."    

The Second Elder finally spoke again with a slightly sinister tone: "You can take a closer look."    

"Thank you."    

After thanking her in a low voice, Yang Tiantian opened her eyes wide and looked at him carefully.    

"Why did second master bring me to the pagoda?    

Is it here to unravel the secret of why I am always in a dream, by a man who resembles my son-in-law? "    

Yang Tiantian, who was filled with curiosity, saw that not only was there Zhang Xiuda's statue on the altar, but there were also four paper people on both sides of the statue.    

A paper man.    

Her eyes moved with the flow of her gaze, carrying a strange smile.    

After meeting the gaze of one of the paper men, Yang Tiantian's entire body shuddered violently. All the strength in her body disappeared suddenly. Just as she was about to cry out softly, she heard Second Elder yell, "Tai!"    

The second elder's masculine shout exploded in the hall like a thunderclap. It actually caused the golden bell outside the roof to ring softly.    

It also dispersed the paper man's evil eyes that were tightly locked onto Yang Tiantian.    

"Ah!    

Yang Tiantian was still frightened out of her wits. When she looked at the paper man again, her strange eyes were already devoid of light.