Kamimine

Chapter 53 Respecting the Gods and Asking for Directions
A hundred-meter-long fire dragon, capable of splitting the ground and lava rocks.

The fire dragon swooped down from the sky, intending to tear Liu Chengfeng to pieces.

The audience below the stage couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

Shen Jinfeng also sneered. She was at the second level of the Guiding Realm, and her cultivation technique suppressed Liu Chengfeng, so she could definitely kill him.

Liu Chengfeng activated the "Dragon and Phoenix Azure Gold Heart Method," causing dragons to roar and phoenixes to sing, revealing the appearance of dragon scales and phoenix feathers. He then activated the mud from all eight directions and the shields from all eight directions to protect his body.

The Eight Directions Shield was heavy and had the appearance of dragon scales and phoenix feathers. When the fire dragon rushed in, it was blocked with a "bang" and could not be broken.

"National Cement—"

Shen Jinfeng's expression changed drastically when she saw the Eight Directions Shield.

"Mid-grade national clay!"

Many people were speechless, filled with both envy and horror.

Shen Jinfeng's master was only a mid-grade national mud.

Ignoring the fire dragon, Liu Chengfeng soared into the sky, his fist like lava, carrying blazing flames as he slammed towards Shen Jinfeng's head.

"The phoenix cries out in the nine heavens—"

Shen Jinfeng let out a long howl, her whisk swirled up, flames like a phoenix, and she cried out, her phoenix claws tearing the sky as she reached for Liu Chengfeng's head.

Ignoring him, Liu Chengfeng still unleashed a "Flying Rock Fist" strike at Shen Jinfeng's head.

Although the Phoenix Cry of the Nine Heavens was powerful, it was still blocked by the shields of the Eight Directions Kingdom.

Facing the incoming punch, Shen Jinfeng shouted and activated her Yuan Ni.

Clad in Firestone City armor, he took a punch head-on.

The innate punch had extremely strong penetrating power. Even with the city armor protecting her, Shen Jinfeng was still knocked back several steps.

"Take one more move—"

Liu Chengfeng's attack was as swift as lightning; with a single stomp, he transformed the ground into magma, causing a volcanic eruption.

He unleashed a powerful attack called "Mountain Collapse".

With a deafening roar, magma erupted beneath Shen Jinfeng's feet, and rock pillars surged forth, like divine spears piercing her heart.

Shen Jinfeng was terrified and retaliated by sweeping her whisk across the rock pillars like a flaming blade.

"roll--"

Liu Chengfeng approached again, leaped up, and slammed down heavily, unleashing the Tripitaka True Fire Heart Method and Rock Body Technique to their maximum.

The outer rock star roars and collapses!
Rock Body Kung Fu's ultimate move crashed down like a meteor from outer space towards Shen Jinfeng.

It was fast and fierce, like a volcano crashing down.

Shen Jinfeng adopted a defensive stance, using her fiery rock armor to withstand the attack.

She made one miscalculation, lost everything, and ended up in a defensive position.

She hadn't expected Liu Chengfeng to possess National Mud. As fellow disciples of the Divine Treasure, the mid-grade National Mud was more than capable of blocking her attacks.

Her Firestone City Mud was only of medium grade, yet the Firestone City Guard Armor couldn't withstand Liu Chengfeng's attack.

With a single blow, Shen Jinfeng was blasted away.

Take advantage of her illness and kill her.

Liu Chengfeng caught up quickly, drew his sword, and a cold light flashed.

The Yunxiu Sword Technique is a top-grade skill in the Xianju series.

A single, unintentional strike emerges from the clouds; the sword, elusive and unpredictable, can be deadly from all sides.

"Guard—"

In a moment of haste, Shen Jinfeng shouted and flicked her whisk, summoning a fire dragon to protect her.

The Azure Water Sword is a top-grade weapon from the Divine Treasury of Guiding Gods, and was once used by Empress Qiuchi.

Coupled with the supreme Yunxiu Sword Technique of Xianjuan, its power is immense.

The sword shattered the fire dragon, pierced through the firestone armor, splattered blood, and pierced through the chest, pinning Shen Jinfeng to the ground.

Shen Jinfeng screamed in agony as blood gushed out, utterly horrified.

The audience fell silent. Before this, Shen Jinfeng had said she would cut Liu Chengfeng in ten moves.

Many people believe that it is highly likely.

Liu Chengfeng pinned Shen Jinfeng to the ground in just five moves.

"You think you're worthy?"

Liu Chengfeng sneered, looking down at Shen Jinfeng, about to cut off her head.

"Master, save me—"

At the brink of life and death, Shen Jinfeng was terrified.

"How dare you—"

Divine light appeared, and the Great Dao Ring cleaved through the air, its power rolling in, and Yi Yuzhou appeared.

Everyone present was horrified and let out a scream.

"roll--"

With a sharp cry, ice filled the sky, a phoenix cried out, a cold spear flashed, and a single spear pierced the air, traveling a hundred miles.

The Great Ring was pierced, and the Frost Spear plunged in, aiming straight for Yi Yuzhou's chest.

Yi Yuzhou was startled. His sword rose like a long river, flowing endlessly, sparks flying everywhere.

With a "bang," Yi Yuzhou was forced back.

Empress Qiuchi appeared, clad in golden dragon armor, its light shimmering, its power overwhelming.

"Your Majesty—"

Those present were all suppressed and forced to kneel in worship.

This is my wife.

Liu Chengfeng whistled, admiring the tall figure and slender legs of the Autumn Pool Empress.

"I'll take you on your way."

"Do not--"

Shen Jinfeng screamed in horror as Liu Chengfeng slashed down with his Biyue Sword.

Yi Yuzhou was about to move when Empress Qiuchi's Ice Phoenix Spear was already pointed directly at him, forcing him to stop.

"Master Yi, do you want to fight?"

Empress Qiuchi's voice was as cold as ice, her aura as imposing as a rainbow, and her presence aggressive and intimidating.

The entire scene was silent as Ye Ziyang, Wu Yuanqing, and Nangong Zheng appeared.

Empress Qiuchi, wielding the Ice Phoenix Spear, has already intimidated people even before displaying her divine skills.

Nangong Zheng stood with his arms crossed, watching the spectacle. Wu Yuanqing dared not step forward, and Ye Ziyang was even less likely to.

"It was a fair duel; it's just that she wasn't skilled enough."

Yi Yuzhou could only endure it, watching helplessly as his disciple's head rolled to the ground.

Empress Qiuchi swept her gaze across the area, her divine might intimidating, and none dared to confront her.

"This is my husband, who has any objections?"

Empress Qiuchi exuded an imposing aura, her Ice Phoenix Spear chilling, its divine flames flickering. Even before her divine skills were fully displayed, she had already dominated the entire arena.

Liu Chengfeng stood beside Empress Qiuchi, winking and making faces.

Everyone present was shocked. The matter of the prince had been rumored for a long time, and now that Empress Qiuchi had personally announced it, suppressing the entire audience, who would dare to object?
Royal family members and descendants of nobles all knelt on the ground, not daring to confront Empress Qiuchi.

Yi Yuzhou's expression changed. He had come to propose marriage, but now Empress Qiuchi had announced that he was a prince, which was a slap in the face for him.

"Ha, ha, a masterpiece, a masterpiece! Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Brother Xiang Liu! If you have the chance, please treat me to a drink."

Nangong Zheng was the first to express his opinion, laughing loudly and clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"Today is a joyous day for the Qiuchi Kingdom. Please do not spoil the celebration. If you are guests, we will treat you well. Otherwise, do not blame us for being impolite."

Ye Ziyang also expressed his support for Empress Qiuchi.

Of the four powerful figures from the Great Dao Divine Treasury, Nangong Zheng and Ye Ziyang both expressed their opinions.

Although Yi Yuzhou and Wu Yuanqing were powerful, they could not withstand the Autumn Pool Empress's divine skills and could only endure it, clasping their fists in respect.

The crowd cheered, and whether they liked it or not, Empress Qiuchi declared Liu Chengfeng a prince, a title that was as firm as gold.

That was the outcome, and they cheered with joy.

Empress Qiuchi was as cold as ice. When she returned to the palace, Liu Chengfeng followed her.

Back at the palace, Su Youqian, who had been expelled from the capital, reappeared.

"Brother, should I call you son-in-law or brother?" Su Youqian asked with a bitter face.

"Why are you back?"

"Hey, there are even more beautiful women in the capital, I'm sneaking back..."

The next moment, upon seeing Empress Qiuchi, Su Youqian fled as quickly as a mouse seeing a cat.

"Get ready to take action."

Empress Qiuchi looked solemn.

"How do we start?"

The Holy Cult of Ascending Dragon has arrived at our doorstep, and this battle is inevitable. The Queen of Autumn Pool's deadly poison has been removed; it is time to start the war.

"We can't wait until Feng Wanli ascends to demigod status."

Empress Qiuchi was worried; once the demigod appeared, even her divine skills couldn't stop him.

"Alright, let's make our move. Who should we kill first?"

Empress Qiuchi glanced at Liu Chengfeng.

Without realizing it, she would discuss important matters with Liu Chengfeng.

"The person who cultivates the poison hides in the shadows, using the poison to corrupt the spiritual energy. It is impossible to guard against them. We must eradicate them first."

Empress Qiuchi's eyes flashed with a cold light.

She hasn't dared to easily absorb the spiritual energy of the water lately, for fear of being poisoned again.

"Then open the ancestral hall, and you go to retrieve the semi-divine artifact."

"Why me?"

“The ancestral hall is shared by the royal family and nobles. Ye Ziyang is not as good as me. If I go in with him, he will definitely suffer.”

"As agreed, one may only enter the Great Dao Divine Treasury to comprehend its mysteries, acquire cultivation techniques, and seize treasures."

"Don't worry, with your husband's talent, getting his hands on a semi-divine artifact will be a piece of cake."

Liu Chengfeng chuckled and assured Empress Qiuchi.

Empress Qiuchi glanced at him coldly, but also acknowledged his talent.

"The person who planted the poison has been found."

Empress Qiuchi was certain that the person who planted the poison was in the capital, but the person was extremely cautious and well hidden, making them difficult to find.

"It's no big deal, I'll take you there."

Liu Chengfeng knew who to ask, so he assured Empress Qiuchi.

To avoid alerting the enemy, Empress Qiuchi disguised herself as a servant, concealed her aura, and became Liu Chengfeng's follower.

Together with Liu Chengfeng, they went to find the person who planted the poison.

Liu Chengfeng took the Golden Wind and Jade Dew Wine and headed straight for the city gate.

Empress Qiuchi felt puzzled and followed them.

Upon seeing the stone lion, Liu Chengfeng bowed and prostrated himself repeatedly, muttering incantations to himself.

Empress Qiuchi looked at the stone lions but gained nothing. If she didn't know Liu Chengfeng, she would have thought he was just faking it.

The Golden Wind and Jade Dew wine is sprinkled on the stone lion as a toast.

"Tell me, what do you want to know?"

After drinking the wine, the voice of the stone lion echoed in my mind.

Liu Chengfeng then recounted his search for the person who cultivated the poison.

"Go to the Cheng residence and you'll definitely find it."

The stone lion told Liu Chengfeng the location, and Liu Chengfeng thanked it.

"Senior, could you please lend a hand?"

Before leaving, Liu Chengfeng asked a question.

"You have spiritual power?"

"As a royal prince, am I qualified to draw spiritual water from the spiritual vein dojo for my senior?"

"enough."

The stone lion paused for a moment, then gave an affirmative answer.

Liu Chengfeng was overjoyed; he had obtained the trump card.

"what are you doing?"

After leaving the stone lion, Empress Qiuchi, disguised as a servant, glanced at him and asked Liu Chengfeng in bewilderment.

They bowed deeply, made big prostrations, and offered wine, just like villagers worshipping gods.

"Respect the gods and ask for directions."

Empress Qiuchi did not believe it; they, as cultivators of gods, cultivated gods and did not need to worship ghosts or gods.

"You got the answer?"

"The person who cultivated the poison in the Cheng family is the one you mentioned, Red Rose."

"Cheng Mansion, Red Rose."

Empress Qiuchi's beautiful eyes turned cold.

The Cheng family is a noble and prestigious family in Qiuchi Kingdom, and also the number one alchemy family in Qiuchi Kingdom. Cheng Nan is from the Cheng family and is the son of the head of the Cheng family.

The fact that Hong Qiang, the Grand Elder of the Denglong Holy Sect, hid in the Cheng residence to poison people—what does this mean?

Liu Chengfeng and Empress Qiuchi headed straight for the Cheng residence.

The Ye, Cheng, and Li families are the three great noble families, and they control the Grandmaster's Mansion.

The Cheng family, as one of the three great families and the number one alchemy family in Qiuchi Kingdom, was extremely prominent.

The Cheng family mansion occupies a corner of the northeastern part of the capital, ten miles from the city center. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, it boasts magnificent buildings and is extremely wealthy.

Without alerting the enemy, Liu Chengfeng and Empress Qiuchi went up to a restaurant on the long street outside the Cheng residence.

A private seat by the window, offering a distant view of the Cheng residence.

Seeing the countless buildings and numerous courtyards, Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but exclaim that it was even larger than the imperial palace.

Sitting in a private room, drinking wine and eating snacks.

Liu Chengfeng opened his Sky Eye to observe the Cheng residence and search for the poisonous Red Rose.

Under the penetrating vision of the Sky Eye, a faint green mist was seen in the deep courtyard to the east of the Cheng residence. It was very light and thin, covered by a spirit array, and extended deep underground.

“There is a courtyard in the east, with a spirit array set up and hidden underground. It must be where poison is planted.”

Liu Chengfeng told Empress Qiuchi.

Empress Qiuchi was surprised. She had just noticed something and was not yet sure, but Liu Chengfeng had already figured it out.

"Right there."

After careful observation, Empress Qiuchi confirmed it.

"You can tell at a glance?"

Empress Qiuchi was surprised. She had only been able to make a judgment after observing for so long, but Liu Chengfeng was much faster than her.

"Your husband is a genius, what's so difficult about this?"

Liu Chengfeng chuckled, a mischievous glint in his eyes as he looked at the servant of the Autumn Pool Empress.

"Young lady, come, pour wine for the young master."

"Are you sure?"

Empress Qiuchi held the wine jug, her expression as cold as ice, staring at him.

"Unsure." The little vixen's eyes were practically murderous.

Liu Chengfeng was helpless; he couldn't afford to offend this young lady.

"Liu Chengfeng—"

While Liu Chengfeng and Empress Qiuchi were locked in a stalemate, Ye Yiqing went upstairs.

"You still dare to go out?"

Ye Yiqing glanced at Liu Qiufeng strangely. She didn't pay attention to the fact that the Autumn Pool Empress looked like a servant.

Why are you afraid to go out?

Ye Yiqing opened her mouth as if to speak, but hesitated, sighed softly, and said nothing.

(End of this chapter)