Longzang

Chapter 701 Overbearing Divine Power

Wu Chi's Dharma form was a wind dragon, but it was still in its infancy and could only be called a wind dragon. As a result, after being severely injured by Ji Liuli's Xuanhuang True Intent, it was swallowed whole by Feng Chutang's shadow dragon.

Feng Chutang's original plan was to first capture Wu Chi's primordial spirit, rendering all resurrection techniques like possession and substitution ineffective. Unexpectedly, the Shadow Dragon and Wind Dragon were compatible, and the Wind Dragon, severely injured and powerless to resist, was actually absorbed by Feng Chutang's Shadow Dragon!

Yingqiu thus advanced in rank, transforming into a hidden dragon, taking another step towards the path of the Eight Arrays True Spirit.

This battle was orchestrated by Wei Yuan, with Ji Liuli delivering the decisive blow. However, Wei Yuan ended up reaping the greatest benefits, leaving Feng Chutang feeling extremely guilty. He quickly pulled Feng Yuanzhenjun over to apologize.

After Feng Chutang finished explaining what had happened, Feng Yuanzhenjun said, "Chutang was your teacher before, so you shouldn't take advantage of a junior. Here's what we'll do: see if there's anything you need, and I can compensate you."

Wei Yuan then said, "Master Feng has been kind to me in cultivating my skills, and he has helped me a lot in Qingming since then. I have never been able to repay him properly. Since this wind dragon can help Master Feng advance his Dharma form, it means that we are destined to meet. True Lord, there is no need to mention compensation again."

Feng Yuanzhenjun said solemnly, "This is absolutely unacceptable! As your teacher, it is his duty to impart knowledge, teach skills, and resolve doubts. How can you take advantage of this to seek repayment? You must compensate him, otherwise your reputation will be a minor issue, but Chutang's Dao heart will also be in trouble."

Wei Yuan thought for a moment and tried to say, "It seems that Ancestor Xuan Yue owes you a lot of immortal silver. Could you perhaps waive one or two million?"

Back then, Xuan Yue dragged Wei Yuan to borrow five million taels of silver from Feng Yuan Zhenjun. Wei Yuan only witnessed this. Who knows how much more was owed that Wei Yuan didn't see? Therefore, Wei Yuan didn't dare directly ask Feng Yuan Zhenjun to forgive Xuan Yue's debts, but instead hoped that Feng Yuan Zhenjun could at least partially forgive them.

A magical dragon-shaped talisman is priceless to Feng Chutang, but its value is much less in the hands of others. Therefore, Wei Yuan compromised, hoping to get a discount of three million.

Feng Yuanzhenjun nodded and said, "Your filial piety is commendable. Elder Chunqiu... Xuan Yue has taken in a fine grand-disciple. Since you've brought it up, how about this debt..."

Wei Yuan was ready to express his gratitude, but then Feng Yuan Zhenjun said, "Not a single penny can be waived! If I don't let this old thief pay off his debt penny by penny with his own hands, my Dao heart will not be at peace! Besides, you are you and he is him, so don't even think about paying this amount of immortal silver for him. I don't think that old Xuan Yue has the face to treat the money of a junior as his own."

Wei Yuan was taken aback; this turn of events was quite sudden. Wei Yuan had always heard that True Lord Feng Yuan and Xuan Yue had a bad relationship, but the last time they borrowed money, it went very smoothly, so Wei Yuan thought that the relationship between the two patriarchs had been repaired. But now it seemed that the relationship was far from being repaired.

After a moment's thought, Feng Yuanzhenjun said, "You have your own destiny, no need to worry about him. That old thief must have been incredibly lucky to have disciples like you. Here's what we'll do: you go ahead, and I'll help you calculate which treasure you're destined to receive recently, and where it is now."

Does this count?

Wei Yuan stood within the array set up by True Lord Feng Yuan, and then, as the True Lord had instructed, silently considered the difficulties he had recently encountered in his cultivation. This was easy enough; Wei Yuan's only problem was the slow accumulation of chaotic energy. He was essentially attempting the cultivation of a Nascent Soul cultivator at the mid-stage of the Dharma Aspect realm—it would be strange if he could progress quickly.

While he was pondering, Feng Yuanzhenjun had already completed the formation and then threw a mermaid pearl into it. The pearl instantly transformed into spiritual energy, which was absorbed by the formation, and then a mysterious aura floated within the formation.

Before Wei Yuan appeared a Liao general, young in age but with an extraordinary aura. His physique was as imposing as a mountain, his eyes glared like lightning, and his equipment was dazzling.

Feng Yuanzhenjun looked at the Liao general's face and said, "This barbarian is quite famous. His cultivation level is nearing the end of the Dharma Aspect stage. He is very good at fighting and commanding troops. He is ranked thirteenth on the Northern Liao Sandstorm Ranking."

Then, Feng Yuanzhenjun explained that the Wind and Sand Ranking of Northern Liao was filled with experts at the Dharma Aspect stage, but the ranking was mainly based on military merit, not purely on cultivation level. Being able to appear on the Wind and Sand Ranking meant one had caught the eye of the Grand Preceptor, the Shaman, and the Great Khan. Wei Yuan carefully examined the Liao general, while Feng Yuanzhenjun took out a jade tablet and glanced at it, finding the man's information. This Liao general was named Duanmu He; few knew his real name, but his other nickname was very famous: the Whip of the Northern Border.

Previously, he had mostly fought in the Northern Qi region, causing them immense suffering. Feng Yuanzhenjun said, "Since you've already predicted his arrival, he must have already been transferred here. Even if he hasn't arrived yet, he's on his way."

Wei Yuan was extremely shocked and said, "This is possible?"

Feng Yuanzhenjun smiled slightly and said, "This is a supernatural power that came with my Dharma form back then, which allows me to sense treasures that are destined to be with me. Even ordinary Yujing cannot withstand my calculations."

Back then, my family was poor, and I had to use whatever magical artifacts I had. My master's cultivation level wasn't high, and he passed away early, so he couldn't help me much. Therefore, I could only rely on myself, calculating what I was destined to obtain, and then finding ways to acquire it. That's how I gradually paved my way on the path of cultivation.

Wei Yuan felt a chill run down his spine and sincerely exclaimed, "The Ancestor's divine power is truly domineering!"

This supernatural power is truly terrifying. If anyone possesses a treasure that is compatible with True Lord Feng Yuan, and he calculates it, they probably won't even know how they died.

With this supernatural power, True Lord Feng Yuan can aim his attacks precisely and not return empty-handed.

Feng Yuanzhenjun became interested and said, "It's because we were too poor back then and couldn't afford the magic treasures from the Heavenly Crafts Hall, so we had to rely on ourselves for everything..."

Feng Chutang couldn't bear to listen any longer and coughed heavily a few times. Feng Yuanzhenjun then realized what was happening and said, "My supernatural power isn't unique. There's a junior in the Jianmu Hall named Chuhe who also has a similar supernatural power. However, his treasure rat is suitable for finding rare and precious materials, while I'm suitable for searching for things related to cultivation. You two chat for a while longer, I'll be leaving now."

Wei Yuan rose to see Feng Yuanzhenjun off. When he returned to his room, Feng Chutang sighed, “That’s one of my father’s bad points. He always likes to talk about how poor we were back then. Actually, my Feng family’s ancestor, who is also my father’s great-grandfather, also cultivated to the late stage of the Imperial Realm. At that time, although the Feng family was not as prestigious as the Seven Clans and Thirteen Noble Families, our family was small, so the cultivation resources allocated to each person were more than those of ordinary famous families.”

Wei Yuan couldn't comment, so he could only nod in agreement.

Feng Chutang said, "Father has actually transferred one of his opportunities to you this time, so you must take it seriously. I don't know what the Liao barbarians have, but it will definitely be of great use to you."

Wei Yuan sensed the treasured spear he had just acquired and said confidently, "Don't worry, he's already a dead barbarian if he dares to come."

Feng Chutang nodded, then said, "Chuhe is a man of good fortune; the potential of his Dharma form has not yet been fully realized. If there is any precious medicine to stimulate his potential, we should still save some for him."

Wei Yuan nodded, but thinking about Chu He's recent state, he said, "But I feel that Master Chu He seems to have found the path. Recently, he has been clear-headed and insightful, which is clearly a sign of enlightenment."

Feng Chutang was also a little surprised: "With his aptitude, how could he comprehend the Dao?"

(End of this chapter)