Chen Changsheng's words echoed in the grand hall, leaving the esteemed figures within utterly stunned.

They had expected the eldest prince's helper to have an impressive background.

Who would have thought he was merely a coffin seller?

Even more outrageous was the fact that he had taught himself the art of Dragon Vein Searching.

Upon hearing this, the other eight princes seized the opportunity to attack Zuo Xinghe.

"Father, our eldest brother has brought in a coffin seller to deal with this matter, clearly intending to sabotage your grand plan."

"Indeed, although he pretends to be loyal and filial on the surface."

"Secretly, he must have long coveted your throne."

Faced with the accusations from the princes, the Left Emperor was not angered but instead looked at Chen Changsheng with interest and said, "This gentleman's profession is quite intriguing. How should I address you?"

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng smiled and replied, "My surname is Chen, given name Changsheng."

"Your Majesty can simply call me Changsheng."

"Changsheng?"

"That's a good name. Could you explain your earlier statement, Mr. Changsheng?"

"They are all renowned Feng Shui masters of the Xuanwu Nation. Is it not inappropriate for you to dismiss them so lightly?"

Hearing the Left Emperor's words, everyone present sneered.

The Left Emperor personally inquiring meant that this country bumpkin could not escape his scrutiny.

At that time, Chen Changsheng would likely have no choice but to face a gruesome end.

In response to the Left Emperor's inquiry, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, "The dragon lair Your Majesty seeks is a place where one can reverse life and death."

"If such a miraculous place could be easily found, cultivators across the world would not be troubled by the limits of their lifespan."

"Moreover, whether living beings can reverse life and death remains a legendary topic to this day."

"Their grandiose claims only prove that their words are deceitful, and deceitful words are nothing but trash."

"There's some truth to that," the Left Emperor nodded and said, "Then where is the dragon lair chosen by Mr. Changsheng?"

"I would very much like to see how Mr. Changsheng's dragon lair differs."

Hearing that the Left Emperor wanted to see the dragon lair he had chosen, Chen Changsheng searched the map and pointed to a blank area.

"It's this place. Within a hundred thousand miles, only this place might help Your Majesty reverse life and death."

Seeing the direction Chen Changsheng pointed, everyone's expression changed instantly.

Among them, Zuo Xinghe's face was the most unsightly, because the place Chen Changsheng pointed to was related to the bronze ancient hall.

Zuo Xinghe had every reason to suspect that Chen Changsheng deliberately pointed out that place.

"Absurd!"

"The Ancient Forbidden Zone is universally recognized as a forbidden area. How could there be a dragon lair there?"

An old man with a white beard loudly rebuked Chen Changsheng's actions, while cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

Seeing this, Chen Changsheng rolled his eyes and said, "You keep talking about taboos. Do you even know what a taboo is?"

"A taboo is a taboo; it needs no explanation."

"Your intention to lead His Majesty to the Ancient Forbidden Zone is simply treacherous. I earnestly request His Majesty to execute this person."

The old man did not engage with Chen Changsheng but directly requested the Left Emperor to kill him.

However, the Left Emperor showed no interest in the old man's behavior and instead said to Chen Changsheng, "Why did Mr. Changsheng choose such a place?"

"The Ancient Forbidden Zone is a place where no living being should enter, a land of certain death!"

"And from what Mr. Changsheng implies, you seem to know what a taboo is?"

"Hahaha!"

"Your Majesty jests. Taboos have been indescribable throughout the ages."

"I merely struggled to find some words to express it: unknowable, undefinable, indescribable, unobservable."

"Anything with these characteristics is what people call a taboo."

Hearing this, the Left Emperor nodded thoughtfully and said, "Your words reveal the terrifying nature of taboos."

"Since you understand taboos better, why did you choose that place?"

"Because only those with abilities can reside in blessed lands."

Chen Changsheng smacked his lips and looked at the Ancient Forbidden Zone on the map.

"Before Your Majesty was born, other powerful beings naturally existed on this land."

"They too would be troubled by the issue of lifespan and make the same choice as Your Majesty."

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"Although taboos cannot be described, we know one thing: their immense power."

"The power of taboos is so great that no living being dares to mention it."

"Such powerful beings must reside in the best places."

"For Your Majesty to reverse life and death, the dragon lair needed cannot be explained by common logic. The eight dragon lairs just mentioned are good, but not enough for Your Majesty."

"To reverse life and death, one must be reborn from death, and only by braving the Ancient Forbidden Zone is there a sliver of hope."

Chen Changsheng's voice echoed in the vast palace.

At the same time, everyone's hearts began to race wildly.

No one expected this country bumpkin to dare propose such a bold idea.

If His Majesty truly adopted his suggestion, the entire Xuanwu Nation would head towards destruction.

Silence!

Since Chen Changsheng finished speaking, the palace fell into an eerie silence.

After an unknown period, the Left Emperor on the dragon throne spoke, "I'm a bit tired today, everyone may leave."

"From today onwards, Mr. Changsheng is the National Advisor of the Xuanwu Nation, and within its borders, Mr. Changsheng may come and go freely."

With that, the Left Emperor stood up and left.

Meanwhile, Zuo Xinghe's eight brothers clenched their fists, their eyes filled with unwillingness.

The position of National Advisor, free access within the Xuanwu Nation—this was an enormous favor.

Free access meant Chen Changsheng could go anywhere in the Xuanwu Nation.

This included the nation's treasure vault and cultivation technique chamber, places only their father could enter.

Now, another person could enter, and it was an outsider, making the princes incredibly jealous.

"No, Your Majesty, you can't do this!"

"I agreed with the eldest prince not to take any position in the Xuanwu Nation."

While everyone was envious of Chen Changsheng's sudden great fortune, Chen Changsheng himself shouted towards the direction the Left Emperor had left.

He seemed very unwilling to accept the position of National Advisor.

Hearing this, everyone was speechless.

Everyone: "..."

I really want to grind my molars to dust. If it weren't for His Majesty valuing you, I'd definitely have dealt with you.

Such a great opportunity, and you can say something like that.

If you don't want it, give it to me!