The Grey-robed Elder put away the Jade Talisman. Ancient soul power imprints still lingered around his fingertips as he flashed out of the Records Library.
He pushed his power to the limit, avoiding Heavenly Clan cultivator patrols throughout the grounds while continuously setting up concealment Restrictions. Half an hour later, he arrived at the summit of Supreme Peak.
Lin Taichu was sitting cross-legged, regulating his breathing. Spiritual energy circulated around him, and more than half of his damaged meridians had recovered.
Tian Wei and the White-haired Old Man stood on either side of him. The former had his eyes closed as he suppressed the remaining Darkness Power within his body, while the latter stared gravely in the direction of the Heavenly Clan.
"Daoist Lin, I have made a major discovery." The grey-robed elder landed and immediately set up a soundproof Restriction, lowering his voice.
Lin Taichu opened his eyes, drawing in his soul power before rising to his feet and nodding. "Please speak, Elder."
The Grey-robed Elder took out the dust-covered ancient book and the Jade Talisman containing the clues, handing them to Lin Taichu.
"The records concerning the New Emperor after Empress Tianyao show obvious signs of tampering. I restored three words: Tian Jin seized power and silenced witnesses."
"Senior Tian Yan, Empress Tianyao's personal guard at the time, also told me that after Tian Jin ascended the throne, he changed his name to Tian Chen and disguised himself as a collateral member of the Heavenly Clan. He also arranged for his trusted subordinates to oversee the guards and the Records Library."
Lin Taichu accepted the ancient book, his fingertips brushing over the altered pages as soul power seeped into them to investigate.
The lingering soul power of the tamperer was cold and heavy, faintly matching the aura the