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Chapter 38 Is this difficult?

The earth shook violently, the Thunder and Fire Divine Tablet shone brightly, and all the divine runes flowed into the earth.

A wave of heat rose into the air, making the entire Grandmaster's Mansion feel like it was on a volcano, and everyone could smell the lava.

Flames burst forth from the earth, turning the Grandmaster's Mansion crimson.

As the tremors occurred, magma gushed from three deep pits in the Fire River, overflowing and flowing into the river.

The Lihuo River, which had been dry for thousands of years, has begun to flow again.

"It's activated! It's really activated! It's a success! It's a success!"

Su Youqian was overjoyed, jumped up, hugged Liu Chengfeng, and laughed loudly.

"Brother, I knew you were a genius that comes along only once in ten thousand years, no, once in a hundred thousand years."

"Success!"

When Ye Yiqing saw the magma flowing in the Li Huo River, she knew what it meant: Liu Chengfeng had succeeded, and she wouldn't have to marry Su Youqian.

"Activated—"

Ye Yitian and the others were shocked and incredulous.

The Grand Marshal and all of them tried their best to comprehend the Thunder and Fire Divine Tablet, but they could not understand it and activate the ancestral hall.

Now, Liu Chengfeng activated it casually, and what he said earlier was indeed not boasting.

Such talent is truly astonishing.

"The ancestral hall has been revitalized; we've finally waited for this day."

The experts of the Grandmaster's Mansion were greatly excited, especially those above the level of the Divine Treasury Guide.

It guides the divine treasures and can absorb the power of nature.

The powerful figures in the Grandmaster's Mansion, after being guided, all cultivate mental techniques that are fire-attribute.

The ancestral hall was activated, and fire-attribute spiritual energy filled the entire Grandmaster's Mansion, making their cultivation twice as effective with half the effort.

Can you not be excited?
"Is this difficult?"

Liu Chengfeng slowly glanced at Ye Yitian and the others.

Everyone in the Grandmaster's Mansion was unconvinced just now, but now that Liu Chengfeng has actually activated the ancestral hall with a simple gesture, even the geniuses of the Grandmaster's Mansion can't be arrogant anymore.

Ye Yitian and the others stood there, looking embarrassed.

"Good, good, good! Geniuses emerge from among the young. I admire you, I admire you."

A loud laugh rang out, and the might of the Great Dao surged forth like a wave. An old man walked in, surrounded by a crowd.

The old man was dressed in purple robes that trailed on the ground. He had a long white beard and sharp eyes, and his posture resembled a fierce tiger descending a mountain, with the faint sound of a tiger's roar emanating from him.

Upon the old man's appearance, all the powerful figures in the Grandmaster's Mansion bowed deeply and shouted "Grand Marshal!"

Grand Marshal Ye Ziyang is one of the three strongest figures in Qiuchi Kingdom.

"Young Master Liu is a genius at a young age, truly remarkable, truly remarkable."

Ye Ziyang clasped his hands in a gesture of respect to Liu Chengfeng, extending an olive branch to him.

"The Grandmaster's Mansion is eager to recruit talented individuals. Young Master Liu, would you be willing to join our Grandmaster's Mansion and be given a high position?"

Everyone in the Grandmaster's Mansion looked at Liu Chengfeng. It was an honor for the Grand Marshal to personally show respect to a talented person.

"No need."

Liu Chengfeng refused outright, looking at Cheng Nan.

"It's time to honor the bet."

Cheng Nan stood there, his face flushed a deep red, at a loss for what to do.

He is the strongest alchemist in Qiuchi Kingdom, a genius of the Cheng family, one of the three henchmen of the Grandmaster's Mansion, and of noble status.

To force him to kneel and kowtow in front of everyone is an immense humiliation.

"Cheng Nan, you have to accept your loss."

Ye Ziyang was authoritative without being angry, and his words were law, allowing no room for resistance.

Cheng Nan looked embarrassed. He gritted his teeth, knelt down, and kowtowed three times before standing up.

His eyes blazed with terrifying fury, but Liu Chengfeng pretended not to see it.

"Grand Marshal, is the agreement valid?"

Su Youqian stepped forward and asked Ye Ziyang to return the agreement.

“It works, it works. Since you young people are unwilling, I won’t force you. The old lady and I are sworn brothers. If you want to learn the Fierce Beast Heart Technique, take it.”

Ye Ziyang readily agreed, looking at Liu Chengfeng with a smile that was as kind as could be.

"Young Master Liu is a talented young man, and my daughter is exceptionally beautiful and talented. They are a perfect match. Would Young Master Liu be willing to marry her?"

Ye Ziyang immediately arranged a marriage for Liu Chengfeng, leaving everyone present dumbfounded.

"Can't--"

Ye Yiqing was the first to object.

Cheng Nan also objected, but only said softly, the three words "No" floating at the corner of her mouth.

"Your dad didn't love you that much either."

Liu Chengfeng glanced at Ye Yiqing, who froze, her face turning red and then white.

"Can we go now?"

When Liu Chengfeng was about to leave, Ye Ziyang's expression stiffened for a moment, but he quickly regained his smile, though a cold glint shone deep in his eyes.

The atmosphere instantly soared, the overwhelming power of the Great Dao making it hard to breathe.

"Ok, Ok."

Liu Chengfeng turned and left. Su Youqian laughed loudly, bowed to everyone, said goodbye, and left with his men following Liu Chengfeng.

"Come visit often when you have time, Young Master Liu."

Ye Ziyang greeted them warmly, and Liu Chengfeng waved goodbye as he walked away.

Only after Liu Chengfeng left did Ye Ziyang withdraw his gaze. His gaze was terrifying, and none of the powerful figures present dared to breathe, including Ye Yitian.

"A man can bend and stretch."

Ye Ziyang glanced at Cheng Nan.

"Your subordinate will remember this."

Cheng Nan hurriedly bowed.

"The ancestral hall is activated, and the Li Fire is ignited. You are the best alchemist in Qiuchi Kingdom, and you are most skilled at controlling and dividing fire flames. If you can obtain the Li Fire, you will be richly rewarded."

Ye Ziyang looked at the Li Huo River and gave instructions to Cheng Nan.

"Your subordinate will do everything in his power to obtain the Fire of Li for the Grand Marshal."

Cheng Nan was overjoyed and secretly glanced at Ye Yiqing, wondering if he could ask the Ye family for her hand in marriage if he could achieve this.

Ye Yiqing didn't even glance at him, her expression aloof and arrogant.

Leaving the Grandmaster's Mansion, Su Youqian was overjoyed. He had finally gotten his wish and thanked Liu Chengfeng repeatedly, wanting to take Liu Chengfeng to indulge in a life of pleasure.

Liu Chengfeng refused and wanted to return to the Demon Slayer Division. Su Youqian had no choice but to send Liu Chengfeng back to the Demon Slayer Division.

When Liu Chengfeng returned, Han Qi didn't say anything. She glanced at him, feeling relieved, and let Liu Chengfeng stay.

The Demon Slayer Division is a place where prisoners are imprisoned, and Liu Chengfeng lives here as if it were his own home.

He lived in the Demon Slayer Division and rarely went out, busy with his cultivation.

He circulated his inner energy, regulated his blood and qi, and absorbed spiritual energy, feeling different from before. At this moment, the underground spiritual veins were particularly active, overflowing with spiritual energy from both water-attribute and fire-attribute spiritual pools.

The ancestral hall was revitalized, and the capital was imbued with spiritual energy.

"Something still doesn't feel right."

Liu Chengfeng circulated his inner energy and discovered that even though the spiritual energy permeated the entire capital, the portion of the highly poisonous aquatic spiritual energy had not dissipated.

Instead, they hide even deeper, like they've gone into hibernation.

"This is not something that comes naturally."

Liu Chengfeng was quite certain that this highly poisonous aquatic spiritual energy was not naturally occurring.

This made Liu Chengfeng curious as to why the spiritual energy in the capital city had become tainted with a deadly poison.

If it was done by someone, who did it?
While Liu Chengfeng was cultivating, trouble came knocking on his door.

"Pan Nuolin of the Denglong Holy Sect has led a team to arrest Liu Chengfeng."

A young man led a group of people to the Demon Slayer Division, demanding the release of the missing persons.

This young man wore arrow-studded shoes and a silver robe, with a cloak embroidered with lightning bolts. He had a handsome face, cold eyes, and an extraordinary demeanor. His words were aggressive and threatening.

The dozen or so powerful men they brought were full of vigor and their intentions were not good.

The Ascending Dragon Holy Sect came to arrest Liu Chengfeng, and the Demon Slayer Division was on high alert, with all its powerful members stepping forward.

Liu Chengfeng was not surprised; this day was finally coming, though it was taking longer than he had imagined.

"This is Qiuchi Kingdom, the Demon Slayer Division. Without His Majesty's order, no one is allowed to act."

Before Liu Chengfeng could speak, Han Qi refused outright.

"If my Dragon Ascension Holy Sect wants to arrest someone, who dares to stop me?"

Lightning Sword Shao Panorin is exceptionally talented, a first-level Guide, and is known as a prodigy in the Ascending Dragon Holy Sect. He is arrogant and looks down on everyone.

"roll--"

Han Qi gave a cold shout, and his icy aura rushed towards Pan Nuolin.

Panolin moved with lightning speed, drawing his sword and a cold glint appeared.

Han Qi is the fourth strongest in Qiuchi Kingdom, a fourth-stage master of the Guiding Realm. How could he possibly give Pan Nuolin the chance to draw his sword?

He reached out and pressed down in the air, and with a "bang," he pinned down the cold sword, making it impossible to pull it out.

Pan Nuolin's expression changed drastically, and he retreated hastily. He was known for his speed, and dressed in silver, he moved like an arrow, very quickly.

However, Han Qi, like a leech clinging to a bone, pressed down with his large hand, as if Mount Tai were pressing down on him.

Pan Nuolin was shocked. As a first-level guide, he was completely outmatched by Han Qi.

"Great Protector—"

Panolin shouted.

The blade rang out, thunder roared, and a cold light flashed. A single slash came down, the blade like thunder, unstoppable, its aura stretching a hundred meters.

That was a powerful strike.

Liu Chengfeng felt a chill run down his spine.

Han Qi snorted coldly, his palm clenched like a giant monument, his hand covered by an iron glove. He struck out with his palm, shattering the air and shattering the wind, as heavy as a mountain.

He blocked a thunderous blade with a single palm strike, and with a clang, sparks flew.

Han Qi was wearing gloves, and although the slash was powerful, it couldn't hurt him.

"Iron Monument Hand".

The person who drew the knife exclaimed in surprise.

The man who drew the knife was a young man in his thirties. He looked mature and honest, not tall, but strong as an ox and as steady as a mountain. When he held the knife, it made a thunderous sound.

"Thunder Blade Technique, Lei Jun."

Han Qi stared coldly at the person in front of her, the gloves on her hands gleaming with a chilling light.

"Chief Han, we have come to arrest Liu Chengfeng, not to make enemies."

Lei Jun, the Grand Protector of the Denglong Holy Sect, stated his purpose.

"Unless His Majesty gives the order, please return."

The Ascending Dragon Holy Sect is currently at its zenith, having recently destroyed the Flying Phoenix Kingdom; its momentum is unstoppable.

Han Qi still refused outright.

Lei Jun glanced at Liu Chengfeng; the person he wanted to arrest was right in front of him.

Liu Chengfeng crossed his arms and watched the spectacle.

"What if I insist on taking it?"

The long sword in Lei Jun's hand crackled with thunder and lightning, its blade pointing straight at the target.

"Your Thunder Blade Technique is not bad, but it's no match for me."

Han Qi was indifferent, his expression flat, and his cold and stern aura made it hard for people to breathe.

Lei Jun's expression changed, his eyes turned cold, and lightning flashed in his eyes.

Lei Jun is also at the fourth level of the Guiding Realm, but he is indeed slightly inferior to Han Qi.

The gap between them was not only in cultivation, but also in techniques and weapons; he was inferior to Han Qi in those as well.

Han Qi's Iron Stele Hand is a high-grade technique from the Divine Treasury of Sages.

The heavy gold ice gloves he wore were made of top-grade vein gold, which could only be forged by a fourth-level swordsmith.

This exquisite weapon was a gift from the royal family.

The Iron Stele Hand was also a gift from the royal family.

The royal family of Qiuchi Kingdom has been very kind to Han Qi, and Han Qi is also extremely loyal to the royal family, obeying only the orders of the Qiuchi Emperor!

The two sides were deadlocked. The Ascending Dragon Holy Sect wanted to take the person away, but the Demon Slayer Division only recognized the orders of Emperor Qiuchi.

Otherwise, even if the Dragon Ascension Sect gains further momentum, Han Qi will surely kill Lei Jun.

"Qiuchi Kingdom must not harbor Liu Chengfeng, a criminal wanted by the Divine Dynasty. Hand him over."

A series of profound sounds resounded, echoing over the capital city. The might of the Great Dao surged forth, threatening to engulf the capital.

"A great figure in the Great Dao Divine Treasury."

The overwhelming power of the Great Dao startled the cultivators in the capital.

There are only three powerful beings in the entire Qiuchi Kingdom who possess the Great Dao Divine Treasury: the Emperor, the Grand Marshal, and Lady Chen.

Everyone was astonished to see a procession appear in the sky above the imperial city, surrounded by a group of powerful figures, with a magnificent steed pulling an open palanquin.

An elderly man with white hair, dressed in gold, sat in the sedan chair, looking down at the entire imperial city with an arrogant expression.

The aura of the Great Dao emanated from him, overwhelming everyone else.

"Sinner Liu Chengfeng, seize him."

The group floated above the Demon Slayer Division, with the white-haired old man looking down at them.

"Surrender!"

Pan Nuolin reached out to grab Liu Chengfeng, but Han Qi snorted coldly and pushed forward with a fierce force, sending Pan Nuolin flying.

"you dare--"

Lei Jun shouted and lunged forward. Thunder roared, his blade pierced the air, its energy reaching a hundred meters, surrounded by lightning.

(End of this chapter)