Chapter 176 - 173 Four Divine Beasts_2

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Chapter 176: Chapter 173 Four Divine Beasts_2 ’Master level, then Great Duke, and lastly Duke. When a cultivator reaches these three levels, they still absorb essence into the Lower Dantian and refine it into Qi, but they also open the Middle Dantian. The Phoenix took another brief pause before continuing. "Qi moves from the Lower Dantian to the Middle Dantian, further enhancing spiritual power. It is far superior to ordinary Qi, allowing cultivators to utilize higher-level techniques for other purposes." The Phoenix didn’t elaborate much on spiritual power, as long ago, only Yan Xiaobao had encountered those who could wield it. Yan Xiaobao could only agree with this decision; he already felt overwhelmed by the influx of unfamiliar information he was trying to sort out. "The next three levels are King, Emperor, and Saint. To reach the King-level, you need to open the final Dantian, the Upper Dantian. It allows the user to refine their spiritual power into Wu Wei. Wu Wei is the ultimate power. Once you achieve this, you will be on an entirely different plane, standing far above all cultivators below this rank. However, it requires some insane foundational work built in the Lower Dantian and relentless, arduous training through the Middle Dantian. One can only hope to reach the Emperor-level, as they are exceedingly rare." The Phoenix fell silent for a long time, ensuring it had conveyed all the necessary information. This silence was welcomed by Yan Xiaobao, who was working at the fastest pace he could manage. He slowly absorbed all the information, making sure to remember it all. As he pondered over everything the Phoenix had said, a frown appeared on his boyish face. "Are there only nine ranks?" Yan Xiaobao asked with slight confusion. "What’s the tenth?" "That is God’s rank," Lan Feng quickly replied. "But you don’t need to worry about that right now. First, it is entirely different from the ranks dependent on Denise. Secondly, to my knowledge, there are only four Gods." "What was your rank before you were sealed?" Yan Xiaobao asked curiously, not expecting a candid answer given their earlier interactions. Surprisingly, the Phoenix answered honestly. "I was at the Holy Rank before. From what I know, there have historically only been four Gods, and they are the Four Divine Beasts. "If you’re a Saint, you’re not that powerful then, are you?" Yan Xiaobao’s hostility toward the Phoenix waned slightly as his curiosity about his only companion deepened. The thought of staying away from her still caused him a great deal of pain, but if he focused on cultivating the essence of heaven and earth, he might overcome his heartbreak. "I used to be strong," the Phoenix answered with satisfaction. However, this self-assured feeling was quickly replaced by something more resigned. "Now I can’t use my powers properly. I’m trapped in this body along with you. If I were foolish enough to use my powers, I guarantee this body would explode, and we’d both die a horrible death." "But can’t you reincarnate again instantly?" Yan Xiaobao asked. He doubted it was likely but still wanted to ask all the questions only the Phoenix could answer definitively. freewebnøvel.coɱ "Do you think I’m omnipotent? When you die, your soul goes to the Netherworld. In the Netherworld, it wanders until you lose all memory of your past life. Whether it’s you or me, we would forget everything. I was able to prevent this because I used the last traces of my remaining power, but don’t expect me to do something like this again anytime soon." The Phoenix snorted softly, its voice cutting off, and Yan Xiaobao could feel the sting of implied insult. Nonetheless, he continued asking questions undeterred. "So, after entering the Netherworld, do the Four Divine Beasts turn into other beings?" he asked with curiosity, wondering what would happen if a God were to reincarnate. "They never entered the Netherworld. They fell into a state called Eternal Slumber. They are asleep, and they will remain asleep forever. Legends say there is a way to awaken them, but no one has ever discovered it." The Phoenix sighed, a hint of yearning in its voice. Yan Xiaobao understood; even after thousands of years, this bird still missed his kin. "What’s your name?" Yan Xiaobao suddenly asked. After asking so many questions, he felt a pang of guilt. He had been told the entire life story of the Phoenix and yet hadn’t sought such a personal answer before. "Lan Feng," the Phoenix replied. Yan Xiaobao and Lan Feng fell silent for a long time. "So, what do we do now?" Yan Xiaobao finally sighed, unsure of the steps he should take in this new world that seemed to be waiting for him. "I want revenge. Once we manage to kill the person behind the betrayal of the Sky Blue Dragon’s descendant, I should be able to return to my own body. That is the goal," Lan Feng replied immediately, fury flaring in his voice, stirring something primal and faintly aggressive even in Yan Xiaobao. "What’s that person’s rank?" Yan Xiaobao asked out of interest. If he could help, he might as well try, he thought casually. "He’s an Emperor." "I see." Yan Xiaobao said at first, but then realized the significance of what Lan Feng had just said. "But if you can’t return to your own body, then you’ll be trapped in mine, won’t you? You expect me to fight someone of that rank?" He began to panic. He was a perfectionist and, while curious about this so-called cultivation, he had no intention of committing suicide. "Yes, I will help you cultivate," Lan Feng assured him as if the matter were already decided and Yan Xiaobao had no say in it. "Why should I do something so dangerous? Give me a reason." Suppressing his anger toward Lan Feng, he had no intention of risking his life again for this stranger. His previous anger resurged. Lan Feng might claim it wasn’t his fault, but Yan Xiaobao still felt Lan Feng was his executioner. "When you reach God’s rank, you can reunite with that girl you saved." However, Lan Feng said this matter-of-factly, and his words sent waves through Yan Xiaobao’s soul. "Her?" he asked, breathlessly. "Was that her name? The one you saved before your death." "Are you certain?" Yan Xiaobao asked skeptically. The thought of never seeing her again after his death was unbearable. When he reincarnated, he hoped that she hadn’t died, that she would be there the moment he opened his eyes. Yan Xiaobao’s expression grew grim. Unsure whether Lan Feng was lying or not, deep down, if there was even the smallest chance of reuniting with Li Fen, he didn’t care if he had to go through hell to achieve it. So, he waited patiently for Lan Feng to continue. "Yes," Lan Feng replied, but before he could carry on, he was interrupted by the deeply disheartened Yan Xiaobao. "If I reach God’s rank, wouldn’t she have likely moved on with her life or already passed away?" he asked in a dejected voice as reality began to settle in. Lan Feng sighed and answered, "That’s why I told you to reach God’s position. When you become an expert of the God rank, you can safely venture into the Netherworld to find her soul; then you can create a body for her and restore her memories." Lan Feng made this knowledge explicit, luring Yan Xiaobao in. Both of them needed each other to achieve what they desired most. Yan Xiaobao understood this clearly, and even if Lan Feng asked him to jump off a cliff, he would willingly do it, as long as it meant reuniting with her. "I will help you cultivate to God’s rank, and you will help me take revenge. Once your lady is returned to you, our deal will be concluded, and we can go our separate ways. Do you agree to form a soul contract?" Lan Feng asked, a little nervous until he noticed the determination in Yan Xiaobao’s soul. ...

Chapter 176 - 173 Four Divine Beasts_2

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