Chapter 2552 - 2552: Forgiving Yelu Changfeng

In the hall, after pondering for a long time, Ye Qing suddenly applied force and crushed the wooden plaque.

Although his heart was filled with questions, Ye Qing was very clear about one thing. Whether the Four Burials Ghost God still existed or not, this secret must never fall into the hands of others. Especially those with ill intentions; if they gained control over the Four Burials Ghost God, it would be troublesome.

Yelu Changfeng and Yelu Ying hadn't seen the content on the wooden plaque. Seeing Ye Qing destroy it, the two were slightly astonished.

Yelu Ying asked curiously, "Ye, what was written on that wooden plaque? Why did you destroy it?"

Ye Qing couldn't tell her about the Four Burials Ghost God; such information would only bring trouble to Yelu Ying if she knew. Therefore, Ye Qing casually made up an excuse to move past the subject.

Yelu Changfeng also didn't suspect anything and took Ye Qing and Yelu Ying, as they continued along the cave, spending more than half an hour before finally exiting the cave and arriving at a canyon.

Ye Qing glanced towards the outside of the canyon and was surprised to discover that this canyon was the same one where Third Brother and the others had intended to take Yelu Ying into. Moreover, this canyon was the exact location of the Yelu Family Ancestral Tomb.

It seems that Yelu Changfeng was correct, that entering this canyon from here is indeed quite secretive. Outside, the Koga-ryu and Church members might still be fighting, while over here, Ye Qing and the others had reached the entrance. The Koga-ryu and Church members probably aren't aware of this yet.

"This is the location of the Ancestral Tomb!" Upon reaching the canyon, Yelu Changfeng appeared much more solemn than before. He led Yelu Ying and Ye Qing deeper into the canyon, introducing its surroundings as they walked.

Yelu Ying's expression carried excitement. Although she was the Family Head of the Yelu Family, she had never actually been to the Ancestral Tomb before. Finally arriving here, she was understandably very excited.

Under Yelu Changfeng's guidance, Ye Qing and Yelu Ying walked all the way to the deepest part of the canyon and arrived outside a gigantic stone gate.

The stone gate was engraved with two giant dragons, exuding a certain aura of majesty. The stone gate was approximately three meters high, and from the side, the thickness of the stone tablet was certainly substantial, with over half a foot exposed on the outside, and who knows how thick it is inside.

Standing before the stone gate, Yelu Ying's expression was noticeably somewhat elated. She took a deep breath, looking at the stone gate, and said, "Is this the entrance to the Ancestral Tomb?"

"This is not the entrance to the Ancestral Tomb, this stone gate is used to seal the Ancestral Tomb's entrance!" Yelu Changfeng explained, "When our ancestors built the Ancestral Tomb, they foresaw people coming to vie for it, so they left many seals outside the tomb. If we cannot withstand the opponent, we will activate these seals to seal the tomb completely, preventing anyone from entering. This place seals the entrance. Outside, there's another Dragon-Breaking Stone; back then, I used that Dragon-Breaking Stone to seal off the Koga-ryu people outside, preventing them from approaching the Ancestral Tomb!"

"I see!" Yelu Ying nodded, "Since that's the case, open this stone gate then."

Yelu Changfeng remained silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Family Head, before opening the stone gate, there's something I'd like to say."

Yelu Ying did not speak, quietly watching Yelu Changfeng. Although Yelu Changfeng had already explained his actions just now, Yelu Ying still couldn't forgive Yelu Changfeng in her heart.

Yelu Changfeng also knew Yelu Ying's sentiments towards him, lowering his head as he said, "Family Head, I know you resent me. It's irrefutable that I killed my elder brother, and I plead guilty. However, I'm afraid I won't be able to face the family punishment!"

"What do you mean by this?" Yelu Ying immediately frowned. Although she hadn't intended to subject Yelu Changfeng to family punishment, his declaration that he wouldn't face it made her discontented.

"Changfeng has committed many wrongs, but he refuses to continue a lifetime of error. This time, Changfeng is willing to sacrifice his life to buy time for the Family Head, enabling her to open the Ancestral Tomb!" Yelu Changfeng said, raising his head to look at Yelu Ying, "The Koga-ryu people have never known how to open the stone gate. In fact, the method requires the blood of the Tomb Guardian clan and the main branch members to accomplish together. However, once the stone gate opens, the Dragon-Breaking Stone behind it will rise as well. In this situation, the Koga-ryu and Church members will rush in. But don't worry, Family Head, Changfeng will exert his utmost to stop them and buy you time to open the Ancestral Tomb!"

Yelu Ying was stunned, finally understanding Yelu Changfeng's earlier remarks. He wasn't unwilling to face family punishment; rather, he was unable to. He had to block the Koga-ryu and Church members, and though his strength wasn't weak, the Koga-ryu and Church had numerous experts. With so many besieging him, how long could Yelu Changfeng fend them off alone? He was heading to certain death this time!

"You..." Yelu Ying took a deep breath and said, "You don't need to go over there, let's hurry inside!"

"Family Head, you don't understand, it takes some time to open the Ancestral Tomb. Changfeng must buy you enough time, so please forgive Changfeng for not being able to face the family law!" Yelu Changfeng finished speaking, suddenly drew out a dagger, and made a cut on his right finger. Immediately, a stream of blood gushed out.

Yelu Changfeng sprinkled the blood into a small stone pit on the edge of the stone gate, then said to Yelu Ying, "Family Head, in a moment you will sprinkle your blood into the small stone pit on the other side, and that will open the Ancestral Tomb. I will go to the Dragon-Breaking Stone side to block the Koga-ryu and Church members. Family Head, I hope you can successfully open the Ancestral Tomb and restore the honor of the Yelu Family!"

Having said that, Yelu Changfeng turned and was about to run towards the Dragon-Breaking Stone side. Yelu Ying's expression changed, and he hurriedly said, "Don't go!"

Yelu Changfeng turned his head to look at Yelu Ying and said in a low voice, "Family Head, it is my greatest honor to die for the family!"

In fact, after hearing Yelu Changfeng say so much, Yelu Ying no longer hated Yelu Changfeng so much. Especially now that Yelu Changfeng was going out to sacrifice himself, it was indeed a bit hard for Yelu Ying to accept.

"Why must the Dragon-Breaking Stone be opened to open this stone gate?" Ye Qing suddenly asked, "Can't we just open this stone gate?"

"No, we can't!" Yelu Changfeng shook his head and said, "The stone gate and the Dragon-Breaking Stone must be opened together to connect the earth's energy. Only then, with the Family Head's blood sprinkled on it, might the Ancestral Tomb be opened. If the earth's energy isn't connected, then it's simply impossible to open the Ancestral Tomb!"

Ye Qing couldn't help but frown. This design was just too passive, wasn't it? It seems that to open this stone gate, Yelu Changfeng must go out and risk his life.

Yelu Ying had countless thoughts racing through his mind. After a long silence, he bit his lip and looked at Yelu Changfeng, "Yelu Changfeng, you killed the former Family Head and leaked family secrets, committing grave wrongs. As the Family Head, I ought to enforce family law. However, considering your numerous contributions to the family, your merits and demerits cancel each other out!"

Hearing this, Yelu Changfeng was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed, and hurriedly knelt on the ground, "Thank you, Family Head!"

In truth, for Yelu Changfeng, over these years he had always lived with remorse. Leaking family secrets and killing his eldest brother with his own hands had left him full of regret. This time, using his life to buy time for Yelu Ying was a decision he had long made, intending to use his life to wash away his sins. But unexpectedly, Yelu Ying absolved him of his crimes first. Although it was just a simple sentence, it represented the family's attitude, signifying that Yelu Ying had already forgiven him, which filled him with excitement.

Yelu Ying sighed. She couldn't do anything else but give Yelu Changfeng this one sentence. Tears welled in her eyes as she looked at Yelu Changfeng. Though she had not known this Clan Leader long, Yelu Changfeng's actions were admirable. Even though he had made many mistakes, they were all for the family's sake, and he couldn't be blamed. In fact, Yelu Changfeng was the one who had sacrificed the most for the family!

"Grandpa Changfeng, if you survive this, take the Tomb Guardian clan and leave the desert forever!" Yelu Ying glanced at the stone gate and sighed, "The Yelu Family, in my generation, is already the last. If I also cannot open this Ancestral Tomb, then no one ever will, and guarding the tomb here becomes meaningless. So, Grandpa Changfeng, consider your clan's mission completely fulfilled!"

"This..." Yelu Changfeng was even more emotional. A word from the Yelu family ancestors a thousand years ago had bound their branch to guard here for a millennium. They didn't want to leave either, but it was their mission, an obligation they couldn't refuse. But now, the mission was finally complete, and with a thousand years of loyalty proven, they were truly liberated at the moment their mission finished!

"Thank you, Family Head!" Yelu Changfeng expressed his gratitude once again, but this time his voice trembled much more.

Yelu Ying nodded, took a deep breath, turned to face the stone gate and said in a deep voice, "Grandpa Changfeng, you just need to buy us a little time. I hope you can stay alive because the Yelu Family will have to rely on you alone in the future!"

Yelu Changfeng took a deep breath and said loudly, "Family Head, rest assured, I will definitely return alive to continue protecting the Yelu Family!"

Having said this, Yelu Changfeng glanced at Ye Qing beside him and suddenly knelt on the ground, "Alliance Leader Ye, if I don't come back, please help me protect the Yelu Family!"

Ye Qing promptly helped Yelu Changfeng up, and solemnly said, "Third Brother can rest assured, unless I, Mr. Ye, am dead, no one will be able to harm the Yelu Family!"

"With Alliance Leader Ye's words, Changfeng is relieved!" Yelu Changfeng's expression was invigorated. He swiftly turned his head to look towards the Dragon-Breaking Stone, loudly declaring, "I'm off!"