Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 396 Hidden Dragon (Wood)

Water vapor condensed on the peacock feathers, causing the entire peacock feather to gradually become ethereal and eventually dissipate completely.

At the same time, Chu Danqing vaguely sensed something slowly descending from the sky.

That is the Heavenly Ring that has not yet fully descended.
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[Third step of the chain mission: Arrive in Tianfu within one month]

[Trial Difficulty: SS Rank (Hell)]

[Trial Reward: Unlocks the next stage of the chain quest]

[Trial Failed: This Job Awakening Quest is Aborted]
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You have gained the temporary status: Hidden Dragon (Wood), duration: until the Heavenly Ring dissipates.

(Note: This temporary status is only valid for this trial world; leaving early will end the temporary status earlier.)
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This state has two uses: first, to sense the Heavenly Ring; and second, to sense the location of other hidden dragons.

In short, it's all about fighting each other; don't even think about escaping.

The reason why Chu Danqing can only sense the Heavenly Ring now is because he is the only one who has activated the token; the others have not yet completed it.

Chu Danqing had some guesses about the reasons: either the time hadn't come yet, or they had missed the deadline because they were too high-profile and were targeted by the indigenous people.

This should be attributed to the advantages of his status.

"Going to Tianfu? What's the difference between that and walking into a trap?" Chu Danqing muttered.

Tianfu was the capital of the Xihuan Dynasty.

"The Heavenly Ring should be fully descended in one month. If the token is not activated before then, the qualification to participate will be lost." Chu Danqing was not worried.

Since he's already activated it, all he needs to do now is travel.

"Qian Yuan, what do you think?" Chu Danqing shared the intelligence and mission details with Yang Qian Yuan for review.

Yang Qianyuan thought for a moment, then said, "Simple, use their strength against them."

"Let the other four factions confront the indigenous people first."

"We'll use our status advantage to survive until the Heavenly Ring descends."

"However, the ability for the Hidden Dragons to sense each other is indeed a problem."

He didn't mention blocking because he knew that Chu Danqing couldn't do it, and neither could he.

The goddess of cats might be able to do it, but she is too busy right now.

Therefore, we can only rely on external forces.

Upon hearing this suggestion, Chu Danqing felt that it was quite feasible.

This is considered to generate the greatest profit with the least cost.

"Then I'll take you back first, and I'll summon you again when it's time," Chu Danqing said.

Otherwise, following him would not only waste Yang Qianyuan's time, but also deduct extra Paradise Points from Chu Danqing's account.

"Wait a moment, let me use my divine calculations to figure out a way to gather the remaining seven sets of superior-grade cultivation techniques and matching equipment for you, Brother Chu," Yang Qianyuan said first.

Just as Chu Danqing was about to say there was no rush, Yang Qianyuan began to deduce the secrets of heaven.

It was clear that they had anticipated what Chu Danqing might say next.

Seeing this, Chu Danqing had no choice but to give up and then turned his attention to the excellent-grade treasure chest dropped by the patriarch of Misty Hidden Manor.
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[You have opened: Treasure Chest (Superior Grade), and obtained: Eternal Bone Protection, Blood Mist Jade Remnant, Paradise Points x2700]
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[Even after countless calamities, the bones will not be buried]

[Type: Equipment - Chest Armor]

【Excellent quality】

[Durability: 100/100]

[Defense: 92]

【万劫归源（主动）：消耗20%最大生命值，10秒内将承受伤害的80%转化为劫能储存（转化上限为生命值×500%），劫能储存满值后主动释放对周围敌人释放（储存值×200%）点范围爆破，冷却24小时】

【Unforgettable (Passive): Each successful block adds 1 stack of Scar (each stack increases defense by 2 points), up to a maximum of 50 stacks】

【Overthrowing the World and Defying Fate (Passive): When health drops to 50%, the "Return to the Origin of Calamity" skill is forcibly refreshed, with a cooldown of 36 hours.

[Bloodline Karma (Passive): For each bloodline unit that dies, gain a temporary shield equal to 10% of its maximum health.]

[Equipment Requirements: Constitution 25, survived fatal damage, Melee Mastery LV.1]
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【Blood Mist and Broken Jade】

[Type: Material]

【Excellent quality】

[Effect 1: When forging magic-based weapons, it can grant the Bloodline Domination attribute (increases the success rate of controlling units of the same bloodline by 10%).]

[Effect 2: When integrated into armor, attackers with blood ties will suffer 30% backlash damage.]

【Effect 3: When socketed into the breastplate slot of armor, defense +250】
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"It's a bit lacking," Chu Danqing thought. If he could unlock the Eternal Calamity Technique, its value would probably be higher.

Unfortunately, there was only one piece of equipment and one set of materials.

And the effect wasn't great; it could barely be considered a complementary product.

After putting it away, Yang Qianyuan also completed the work of divination.

However, he did not speak.

"What do you mean?" Chu Danqing asked when he didn't speak.

"I was overthinking it," Yang Qianyuan said. "It's getting late, I should head back."

"???" Chu Danqing couldn't understand Yang Qianyuan's meaning. You were doing divination, so why didn't you tell him?
"Don't worry, Brother Chu, someone will come to you next. You just need to proceed as usual."

"If I tell you, it won't be good." Yang Qianyuan didn't intend to tell Chu Danqing the details, because he had already done it for Chu Danqing through his ability to intervene in the future.

If Yang Qianyuan were to tell Chu Danqing the truth, it would become a variable, and he wouldn't be sure whether Chu Danqing would act according to the results of the divination.

The future is something that can be changed, not something that is fixed.

He can influence opportunities through small things, and Chu Danqing may also change the future trajectory because he knows certain things in advance.

"Alright." Chu Danqing understood Yang Qianyuan's meaning and didn't press further. She simply sent Yang Qianyuan back.

[You have returned the covenant object. The rationalization of repatriation cognition has been completed. This duration: 91 hour, cost: Paradise Points × 91]

"Next, let's go to Bihai City." Chu Danqing didn't plan to set off immediately. The Misty Hidden Manor problem was solved, but the Bihai City problem remained.

"But before that, I need to find Chunyang Tianjiang and the others."

"Da Bao, lead the way!"

Chu Danqing chose the simplest and most straightforward solution: to let Dabao guide him by smell.

Da Bao sniffed the air, then pointed in a direction: "This way."

After saying that, he led the way.

The speed wasn't fast, but Chu Danqing was able to keep up.

There were corpses everywhere along the way.

The Pure Yang Heavenly Generals and their group naturally couldn't afford to use stealth; they simply fought their way out due to their superior numbers.

The bodies disappeared only after they left Misty Hidden Manor.

The first half of the corpse was likely blocked by people from Misty Manor, while the section leading to the entrance was where those who couldn't escape in time were killed on the spot.

Following the trail, Chu Danqing soon reunited with Chunyang Tianjiang and the others.

It wasn't that Chu Danqing caught up with them, but rather that Chunyang Tianjiang had already escorted them away from the area of ​​Wuyin Manor and had returned.

"Next, let's go to Bihai City to kill some people." Chu Danqing said, and then transformed the Eight Steeds Dragon Chariot from its amulet form into its chariot form.

Walking there would be too much trouble; it would be much easier to go by palanquin.

The palanquin traveled all the way to Bihai City, which was already under curfew, but was now even more gloomy.

Chu Danqing could smell the distinct stench of blood and decay.

In the darkness of night, there were still many soldiers patrolling, but these soldiers looked loose and disheveled, not like regular soldiers, but more like bandits.

"Let's find Jiang Jin first, and start killing our way down from the top." Chu Danqing naturally knew where Jiang Jin lived.

The main family members of Misty Hidden Manor now all live in the City Lord's Mansion.

If you're going to kill, you have to start by killing the ringleaders, not a bunch of low-level lackeys.

The Pure Yang Heavenly General cleared the way and immediately broke through the door.

Anything that tries to obstruct the way will be cut in half with a single sword strike.

The commotion was so loud that it woke up the people in the mansion who were already asleep.

Jiang Jin arrived immediately and then saw Chu Danqing sitting on the palanquin.

"Young Master Chu, what do you mean by this?" Jiang Jin's expression was gloomy, but he was also shocked by Chu Danqing's strength.

The guards in the mansion were all experts, but they couldn't even get close to Chu Danqing, let alone block her.

"What do you mean? I'd like to ask you that." Chu Danqing immediately questioned, "What do you mean by not sheathing your sword for three days?"

Jiang Jin's heart tightened, and he immediately realized that something was wrong with Misty Hidden Manor and his grandfather.

Otherwise, with the blockade imposed by Misty Mountain Manor, Chu Danqing would not have received any intelligence at all.

"This is a long story," Jiang Jin thought to himself, considering how to stall Chu Danqing.

The situation immediately reversed once the main force arrived.

As for Chu Danqing's identity? At this point, identity is no longer important.

Chu Danqing's arrival clearly indicates that he intends to ruin their important plans at Misty Hidden Manor.

He respected Chu Danqing because he needed the help of powerful families after the uprising began, but what if these powerful families not only failed to be helpful but also became obstacles?

Jiang Jin wouldn't tolerate that; he simply killed the other party.

"Then let's get to the point," Chu Danqing said softly. "It's fine if you don't want to say anything, just leave your last words."

Upon hearing the words "last words," Jiang Jin involuntarily took two steps back.

Several experts immediately stepped forward and protected Jiang Jin tightly.

The Misty Mountain Manor is a large and powerful family, so it naturally has no shortage of loyal followers.

“Those scoundrels killed my brother and my aunt,” Jiang Jin said coldly.

He only gave a brief account; the main point was that the deaths of these two people were truly gruesome, otherwise it wouldn't have affected his father so much.

The order to not sheath the sword for three days was not given by him, but by his father.

However, he tacitly approved of this behavior.

With the imperial army about to arrive, the morale of the soldiers in the city was too low, and many wanted to surrender.

This is not only a way to boost morale, but also a way to cut off the retreat of the soldiers under his command.

Surrender? Given your behavior of not sheathing your sword for three days, the imperial court will absolutely not accept your surrender.

“Young Master Chu, you also come from a prominent family, so you know that bad people often come from poor and remote places,” Jiang Jin said again when he saw that Chu Danqing remained silent.

However, before the other party could finish speaking, Chu Danqing said, "Kill them."

Jiang Jin didn't say anything more and retreated without hesitation.

A son of a wealthy family should not sit under a dangerous roof; he didn't want to put himself in such a risk.

So he not only withdrew, but also planned to flee.

Where there is life, there is hope.

(End of this chapter)