Kamimine

Chapter 46 Semi-artifact

Nangong Zheng was imposing and his eyes flashed with cold light.

Liu Chengfeng met his gaze, withstood the pressure, and remained fearless.

"His Majesty Qiuchi's divine skills are indeed terrifying. What if he were a demigod?"

"Demi god?"

Liu Chengfeng immediately thought of the leader of the Denglong Holy Sect.

"The most moving thing in the ancestral hall is not the crow's nest tree, but the many treasures and semi-divine artifacts in the Hall of Worthies."

"Semi-artifact——"

Liu Chengfeng felt a chill run down his spine. Empress Qiuchi had not told him about the Hall of Sages and the semi-divine artifact.

“Senior, no matter how appealing the ancestral hall may be, opening one is not something that can be done overnight.”

"I can wait, but can you? The longer it takes, the more likely it is that there really is a demigod."

The Holy Lord of the Ascending Dragon Sect has not yet truly become a demigod.

Liu Chengfeng realized this problem, and Nangong Zheng also revealed the information to him.

Perhaps, the day the Holy Lord of Ascending Dragon becomes a demigod will be the day he makes his move.

"Ha, ha, ha, since everyone is in such a hurry, then there is room for discussion."

Is there any room for negotiation?

Liu Chengfeng's change in attitude surprised Nangong Zheng.

“The ancestral hall has been activated. First, the eye of thunder and fire must be filled before the gate can be opened. This is only the beginning.”

"Since everyone is interested in ancestral halls, it just so happens that there are four Eyes of Thunder and Fire."

Liu Chengfeng had an idea in his mind.

"did you mean?"

"In order not to disappoint everyone's enthusiasm, everyone will get a share. Qiuchi Kingdom will take two, and the Nangong Family and Denglong Holy Sect will each take one. How about that?"

"What do you want?"

"This is the admission ticket. Senior, do you dare to gamble with our Qiuchi Kingdom?"

How to gamble?

Nangong Zheng's eyes narrowed.

"The Nangong family is unparalleled in alchemy, so let's bet on alchemy."

"You want to gamble with us on alchemy?"

Nangong Zhengdu thought he had misheard.

"Yes, we're betting on alchemy, specifically on alchemy at the Eye of Thunder and Fire."

"When opening an ancestral hall, one must fill the eye of thunder fire with earth fire. Whoever completes the elixir and fills the eye of thunder fire the most times wins and can monopolize the ancestral hall."

"I will win."

Nangong Zheng knew the outcome of such a bet without even thinking about it.

In terms of fire control and alchemy, no one in the ancient kingdom could compare to him.

"With the seniors taking the stage, is there any need to gamble? I'm afraid no one would be willing. In this gamble, each side will send out their younger generation of alchemists."

"Why not."

Nangong Zheng had no objections whatsoever. Even if he didn't participate, the disciples of the Nangong family could still stand out among all others in alchemy.

"that's all?"

"No, since it's a gamble, there must be stakes."

"what do you want?"

"Senior, if I am lucky enough to win, the Nangong family will give me a bottle of Three-Refined Mountain Pills."

"Sanren Yamamaru——"

Nangong Zheng's eyes narrowed.

"no problem."

Although the Three-Refined Mountain Pills are precious, they are not a difficult task for Nangong Zheng.

"Furthermore, if I win, the Dragon Ascension Holy Sect and the Ancient Li Royal Court will never be enemies with the Qiuchi Kingdom."

"That is impossible."

Nangong Zheng immediately denied it.

"Then you must never make things difficult for Qiyun Sect again."

Liu Chengfeng lowered the stakes.

"This is not something I can decide."

Nangong Zheng shook his head.

"Senior, the task of obtaining the Crow's Nest Tree is now up to you."

Nangong Zheng snorted coldly, dissatisfied.

"I've set the conditions. If you're not willing, then try and see how sharp my Empress's spear is!"

"Threatening us?"

Nangong Zheng's gaze turned cold, and the pressure of the Great Dao descended.

"Since negotiations fail, war is the only option. Did you come to my Qiuchi Kingdom for sightseeing, senior?"

Liu Chengfeng was fearless and retorted.

"Okay, very good, it's a deal."

"It's a deal. We'll see who prevails in the eyes of thunder and fire."

"You're going to participate in person?"

Nangong Zheng looked at Liu Chengfeng with suspicion.

"Since I've set the stage, what's wrong with me representing the royal family to fight you?"

"Are you an alchemist?"

"No, I'm just cramming for this now. Learning alchemy isn't that difficult."

"Learning alchemy on short notice isn't difficult, is it?"

Nangong Zheng drew out his words, which were somewhat humiliating to him.

If alchemy were not difficult, alchemists would not have such a prestigious status.

Nangong Zheng did not believe that someone who had only temporarily learned alchemy could challenge the Nangong family and the Denglong Holy Sect.

"You are destined to lose."

Even the most talented young alchemists wouldn't stand a chance against the Nangong family in alchemy.

"It's too early to talk about winning or losing."

Liu Chengfeng was full of confidence and certain of victory.

Nangong Zheng was filled with doubt and disbelief, unable to imagine how someone who had only studied at the last minute could possibly defeat the Nangong family.

"Okay, we'll see who wins then."

The Nangong family is destined to win this round.

"What if the senior loses?"

Liu Chengfeng looked at Nangong Zheng with a half-smile.

"How shameless—"

Nangong Zheng's face darkened, and his gaze turned cold and sharp.

"Senior, anything is possible."

Liu Chengfeng remained unmoved and spoke slowly.

"Who can defeat the Nangong family?"

Nangong Zheng sneered. The alchemy skills of the Nangong family were unparalleled, and neither Qiuchi Kingdom nor Denglong Holy Sect could match them.

"It is I."

Liu Chengfeng pointed to his own nose.

"My disciple has refined a second-grade alchemy. You, who have not even learned alchemy, think you can beat him? You're dreaming."

Nangong Zheng gave him a cold look. It wasn't that Nangong Zheng looked down on Liu Chengfeng; that was simply impossible.

Anything is possible.

Liu Chengfeng's confidence surprised Nangong Zheng, who did not believe that anyone in the world could surpass his disciple by learning alchemy so quickly.

“Senior, if you lose, you will have no chance to obtain the Crow Nest Tree, let alone the Crow Nest Heart Sutra.”

Nangong Zheng snorted coldly. "Actually, even if you obtain the Crow's Nest Tree, it doesn't necessarily mean you can comprehend the Crow's Nest Heart Sutra."

These words went too far. Nangong Zheng's expression changed, and his eyes turned murderous.

He is a powerful expert of the Great Dao Divine Treasure, a top-grade alchemist of the third level of refinement. How dare a junior question his talent?
"Can Qiuchi Kingdom comprehend it?"

Nangong Zheng, valuing his status, did not get angry, but instead gave a cold laugh.

Apart from the founder of the Nangong family, no one else has been able to comprehend the Crow's Nest Mind Technique under the Crow's Nest Tree.

"It is not Qiuchi Kingdom, but I, a humble person."

"you--"

Nangong Zheng was surprised again, looking at Liu Chengfeng in disbelief.

"Even if I cram for alchemy at the last minute, I can still beat you. Comprehending the Wuchao Heart Sutra is just a piece of cake for me."

Nangong was surprised and doubtful. He didn't believe it, but Liu Chengfeng didn't seem to be joking. This was a gamble with the ancestral hall.

"Senior, after all your troubles, isn't it all for the Crow Nest Heart Sutra?"

"Not only can I give the Crow Nest Heart Sutra to my senior, but I can also fuse it into the Sage Scroll Innate Form."

"Xianjuan Xiantian! Impossible!"

Nangong Zheng was shocked. The Blood Sea Divine Treasury of the Sage's Scroll was the most advanced cultivation method in the Qingmeng Realm.

In the entire Qingmeng Realm, only the Divine Dynasty possesses it.

"The Innate Scroll of Sagehood, senior, would you like it?"

This bait was incredibly effective; Nangong Zheng stared intently at Liu Chengfeng.

If he possesses the innate mental cultivation method of the Sage Scroll, he will have the opportunity to become a Four-Refined Alchemist, which is the top alchemist in the Qingmeng Realm.

Even the Divine Dynasty would vie to have them, welcoming them as honored guests!

"That's impossible."

Nangong Zheng was skeptical; he dared not even imagine the possibility of a virtuous scroll being born in the heavens.

"If the success is in my hands, what loss would the senior have suffered?"

"What do you want?"

Nangong Zheng still couldn't resist the temptation. Xianjuan Xiantian was too tempting.

“Let’s make another deal. I can give you the cultivation technique, senior. In exchange, you can offer a promise.”

"A promise, what kind of promise?"

"I haven't decided yet. When I make the exchange, Senior will definitely go all out."

Nangong Zheng pondered for a moment, while Liu Chengfeng remained calm and composed.

"Alright, I agree. If you can produce the Scroll of Sagehood, I'll give you a promise!"

"Alright, it's a deal. Senior, don't forget, we're on the same side."

"We'll talk after you win."

Nangong Zheng gave a cold snort, not believing it.

"How difficult is this?"

Liu Chengfeng's confidence gave Nangong Zheng a dreamlike feeling.

Both parties agreed that there was no need for further words, and Nangong Zheng left.

"Senior, the rest is up to you."

As Nangong Zheng was leaving, Liu Chengfeng saw him off like an old friend.

Nangong Zheng snorted coldly. This was completely different from what he had imagined when he came, and he had actually agreed.

He felt uncomfortable, as if he was being led by the nose by a junior.

"What a blatant abuse of power for personal gain!"

After Nangong Zheng left, Empress Qiuchi stared coldly at Liu Chengfeng.

"Your Majesty, weren't you in seclusion?"

Liu Chengfeng looked at Empress Qiuchi with a half-smile.

Empress Qiuchi's expression remained unchanged, cold as ice, exuding an imposing imperial aura.

“Using ancestral halls as a gamble for personal gain is a grave crime.”

Empress Qiuchi's gaze was sharp as a knife, inspiring fear in all who beheld her.

“Your Majesty, you entrusted me with full responsibility for this. Besides, Your Majesty did not mention the Hall of Sages or the semi-divine artifact to me. I do not want to be led by the nose.”

Liu Chengfeng was not afraid. He met her gaze and sneered.

Empress Qiuchi's gaze remained cold and sharp, her icy aura sending chills down one's spine.

"When the Hall of Worthies was built, the sages and other wise men stored treasures, martial arts manuals and secret techniques here, so that future generations could study and understand them."

Back then, the royal family of Qiuchi Kingdom relinquished the Fire Spirit Pool and created the Water Spirit Pool. Many wise men offered their treasures and secret manuals to bless future generations.

"Including a semi-divine artifact."

"That's right, the Bashan Night Rain Bell can be called the national treasure of Qiuchi Kingdom."

Empress Qiuchi acknowledged it.

"Hasn't Her Majesty the Empress ever considered taking this semi-divine artifact?"

Liu Chengfeng narrowed his eyes.

"No, since it was obtained through comprehension. Your Majesty, you have quite the scheme. You wanted me to give you a semi-divine artifact. You were plotting from the very beginning."

Liu Chengfeng felt a chill run down his spine; Empress Qiuchi had been plotting against him from the very beginning.

"I don't like the feeling of being calculated by others."

Liu Chengfeng gave a cold laugh, his eyes flashing with icy light.

"This is a collaboration, a win-win situation for both sides."

Pressed by Liu Chengfeng, Empress Qiuchi's face turned cold, and she adopted a condescending posture, exuding an imposing aura.

"Then let's cooperate sincerely."

Liu Chengfeng also lost his temper. His eyes turned fierce, and he straightened his chest as he approached Empress Qiuchi, unafraid of her domineering aura.

"If Her Majesty the Queen is not sincere, then we shall part ways!"

Disliking being schemed against by Empress Qiuchi, Liu Chengfeng flipped the table, deciding he might as well quit.

The man approached, almost within arm's reach. His aura was fierce, like a tiger descending from the mountain, savage and domineering.

Empress Qiuchi had never been so pressured before; a masculine aura emanated from her.

Empress Qiuchi's heart trembled, overwhelmed by the man's heroic spirit.

Immediately, Empress Qiuchi composed herself, remaining as cold as ice, her imperial posture still commanding.

"Okay, I'll discuss everything with you from now on."

Empress Qiuchi nodded and agreed to Liu Chengfeng's request.

Empress Qiuchi readily agreed, much to Liu Chengfeng's surprise. He looked at the peerless beauty before him, so close, her fragrance wafting around him.

Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but swallow.

"What are you thinking—"

Empress Qiuchi was slightly angry, and her aura was chilling.

"Since you have offered me the title of prince, we are now husband and wife. Isn't it normal for husband and wife to have different thoughts?"

Liu Chengfeng was somewhat embarrassed, but he couldn't lose, so he stood tall with his chest out.

Empress Qiuchi snorted coldly and took a step back, preventing Liu Chengfeng from getting closer.

"If you compete with Nangong Shijie in alchemy, I'm afraid you're bound to lose."

"Your Majesty, who do you look down on? Is alchemy more difficult, or is achieving innate mastery more difficult? Alchemists are common, but are geniuses who can achieve innate mastery common?"

Liu Chengfeng's arrogant words left Empress Qiuchi speechless.

That seems to be true.

"There are four Eyes of Thunder and Fire. The Nangong family takes one, the Denglong Holy Sect takes one, you take one, so who will take the other one?"

What does my dear wife think?

Empress Qiuchi's gaze was sharp as a knife; she was displeased with these words and wanted to execute him.

"Grandmaster's Mansion".

“My husband and I are of one mind. Since Ye Ziyang has an ancestral hall talisman, how can we not keep him in check?”

"Isn't Ye Ziyang thinking the same thing?"

"Let's not turn hostile yet. Let's wait until both sides hand over the ancestral temple tokens before we start fighting. Your Majesty, isn't this buying us time?"

(End of this chapter)