Chapter 425 - 185 Sword Hero in Shu, Luo Tian Grand Ceremony (Please Subscribe)_3

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Under the guidance of the old Taoist, allowing one’s physical body to encounter the Heavenly Connection Thunder helps in the cultivation of Innate Qi; however, without the Demon Suppression Formation of Dragon Tiger Mountain and the Grand Luo Heavenly Ritual, it is best not to attempt this. He had also mentioned that if Xu Qing were to advance to the Grandmaster Realm in his Martial Arts Cultivation in the future, he might try it at Dragon Tiger Mountain. This indirectly revealed that the old Taoist’s Martial Arts Cultivation had also reached the Grandmaster Level. Xu Qing could only sigh in admiration; Dragon Tiger Mountain truly deserved to be one of the top inheritances in the world. He was also aware that the old Taoist’s strongest aspect was his Divine Soul Power, which had already surpassed that of ordinary Ghost Immortals. However, it was external factors and the obstruction of the Ghost Immortal Barrier that had prevented him from making a breakthrough. "A lesser talent, on the other hand, has an easier time breaking through the Ghost Immortal barrier, though ’easier’ is relative. Besides, under a unified Dynasty, breaking through the Ghost Immortal becomes much more difficult." A nation’s misfortune, on the contrary, is a boon for the Seeker! This was the life experience of the Old Heavenly Master. Inside the quiet room, Xu Qing prepared to bid farewell to the Old Heavenly Master. After receiving the Heavenly Thunder, the old Taoist looked a few years younger and appeared in good spirits. This successful encounter had made the Old Heavenly Master even more favorable towards Xu Qing. Finally, before leaving, Xu Qing asked about the question that the old Taoist had written in the letter, regarding the Taoist with closed eyes in the pose of cradling a baby. Seeing Xu Qing hold his questions until now, the old Taoist was impressed and said, "The blind Taoist’s surname is Song. He is from Yong City in Central State. He is not a Taoist but a Magician, claiming to be a descendant of Yuan Tiangang’s Daoist lineage. That’s all I know..." "Surname Song, Yingtian native, Yuan Tiangang?" Xu Qing mentally noted this down. He did not ask further; whether the Old Heavenly Master knew more or not, this was all he was willing to disclose. A clue was better than no clue at all. Yuan Tiangang was a remarkable figure, skilled in divination. Xu Qing wondered, could this matter be related to his Ziwei Star fate? Or perhaps it had something to do with the bronze mirror? Xu Qing buried his doubts deeply in his heart, making sure to remember these matters. After Xu Qing said his goodbyes and descended the mountain, Wei Yuan, the closed-door disciple of the Chaotian Temple Master, ascended the mountain to see the Old Heavenly Master. ... ... "Heavenly Master, His Majesty has demanded the Star God Temple of the Seven Azure Dragon Constellations from you. Have you given it thought these days? I’m waiting to return with your response." The Old Heavenly Master chuckled, "Your master is quite adept at considering the bigger picture, insisting on waiting for me to complete the Grand Luo Heavenly Ritual before sending you, right?" Wei Yuan bowed and said, "I wouldn’t dare. This is His Majesty’s desire." The Old Heavenly Master laughed coldly, "What does His Majesty know about the Star God Temple of the Seven Azure Dragon Constellations." He glanced at Wei Yuan and leisurely said, "Has your master not taught you the Heavenly Snake Breath and the Spirit Turtle Breath?" "What is that?" The Old Heavenly Master chuckled, "The lineage of the Xuantian Dragon Ascension Path, he only acquired half of it, but even that half depends on the Heavenly Snake Breath and Spirit Turtle Breath for cultivation. Has he not mentioned that to you?" "The junior is unaware of what the Heavenly Master is referring to, please make a decision so I may return to report." "Your master is merely half of a True Martial Saint Body, and that would be the extent of his achievements in this life. The two of us old men, competing back and forth, are not as good as that man surnamed Fang. The Heavenly Dao does not favor those who depend on others. Your master is destined to accomplish nothing, like fetching water with a basket; it’s all in vain. Go back and tell him, I don’t have the Star God Temple of the Seven Azure Dragon Constellations here. It’s not available." "I understand." Wei Yuan bid farewell to the Old Heavenly Master and descended the mountain, returning to Chaotian Temple with the use of a Godspeed Talisman to report everything. "If the old Taoist said he doesn’t have it, then he truly doesn’t," the Chaotian Temple Master sighed softly. Wei Yuan asked, "Master, how should we explain this to His Majesty?" Chaotian Temple Master replied, "Why should we give an explanation? It’s Dragon Tiger Mountain that cannot produce it; what does it have to do with us?" Wei Yuan pondered thoughtfully. He suddenly understood; the Seven Azure Dragon Constellations were just a pretext. Having it is a good thing, not having it is also an excuse for Your Majesty and the Grand Secretary to take action against Dragon Tiger Mountain. It’s just that he still doesn’t understand why, with the world showing signs of instability, do Your Majesty and the Grand Secretary instead persistently tighten their grip, exerting more and more force? Upon reaching Yingtian Prefecture, he also keenly realized how astonishing the latent power of Duke Wei Mansion is. What’s more confusing is that his cheap old man clearly has the power to crush Xu Qing, yet he has restrained himself on multiple occasions. Is it simply due to concerns about Your Majesty and the Grand Secretary, or are there other reasons? After going out once, he understood the human world more deeply, and many things became even less clear to him. The Chaotian Temple Master continued, "What do you think of Xu Gongming?" "A very impressive figure, he seems to have a kind of Heart Power, always able to become the center of everyone’s attention, and it doesn’t surprise people; moreover, his words are very logical and convincing. It’s just that he seems not to like me very much." "That’s your problem. It means you’re not very important to him; he is someone who would not waste his time on someone insignificant." The Chaotian Temple Master’s evaluation of Xu Qing was incisive. "Why?" The Chaotian Temple Master said, "There’s no need to reflect on such things. Even if you were significant to him, that wouldn’t necessarily be a good thing for you. Have you thought it through, do you want wealth and position, or do you want to pursue the Dao?" "Why must I choose one over the other, when Xu Gongming has both?" Seeing his disciple so obstinate, the Chaotian Temple Master sighed, but still spoke slowly, "Has wealth and rank made Xu Gongming arrogant?" Wei Yuan shook his head. The Chaotian Temple Master said, "If that’s the case, isn’t it that wealth and rank came seeking him, rather than him seeking wealth and rank?" Wei Yuan was startled, it seemed to truly be the case. He recalled that although Xu Qing was not deliberately austere, he indeed didn’t have a strong desire for material possessions, and he seldom flaunted his power and wealth; these things seemed to him like tools. Like using chopsticks to eat, using a tea bowl to drink water, there was no difference. No wonder a fairy-like lady such as Feng would forsake her path for his sake. "Master, for now, your disciple can’t give up either." Wei Yuan knew he was too greedy, but such questioning of one’s true nature should not be concealed. If one cannot even face their true nature, naturally they cannot find the meaning of life or the direction to proceed. The Chaotian Temple Master sighed softly and said, "The fact that you’re speaking the truth is already better than your senior brothers. My foolish child." He then added, "Go and rest for now. Tomorrow I will teach you the Spirit Snake Breath Technique." Wei Yuan couldn’t help but feel joy. ... ... Xu Jieyuan, past this point, lies one of the four provinces of the mountain and river regions, East Mountain Province." For Feng Qintian, it was a revisit to an old place. Now that he needed Xu Qing, to repay the favor, he decided to serve Xu Qing first. After living to this age, to continue being a free-spirited Sword Hero really didn’t seem fitting. In serving Xu Qing, besides repaying a debt, how could it not be a chance for him to assess Xu Gongming completely and see if he’s a wise ruler? Being a capable person, he naturally hoped to achieve something significant on his own. To be a roguish hero in his early life and a Southern hero in his later years wouldn’t be such a waste of a life after all. Xu Qing said, "Brother Feng, it was tough on you to help me resolve my doubts along this journey. Some things, just reading about them or traveling oneself, are far from a comprehensive understanding." Xie Quan had traveled north and south too, but his perspective was different from Feng Qintian’s. Feng Qintian had a more grassroots perspective and had dealt with all sorts of people. However, he was not good at talking, so he mostly adopted the stance of an observer. By silently observing, in fact, one could see more. Xu Qing felt that after his trip to Dragon Tiger Mountain, coupled with continuous travel, his mind and insights had been broadened, and the time to breakthrough to the Possession Realm with his Divine Soul Power was not far away. Once he broke through, he would truly step into the ranks of the world’s top experts!

Chapter 425 - 185 Sword Hero in Shu, Luo Tian Grand Ceremony (Please Subscribe)_3

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