Cursed Mountains and Seas

Chapter 50 Enlightenment! The True Purpose of the Dragon Qi

The sea bream spirit, who was originally overjoyed at defeating a powerful enemy, was attracted by the commotion and started blowing bubbles as it darted around Wang Cheng.

But no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't find any trace of that precious sword.

This is precisely the introductory killing move of the [Sleeve Dragon] technique: the Hidden Knife Style. It allows you to conceal a small weapon without relying on treasures like the Four Seas Treasure Coin Eye, which have their own built-in space.

There was a high probability that one could successfully smuggle cheat sheets into the imperial examinations.

With another wave of his hand, the treasured sword reappeared.

Zheng——!
With a flick of the finger, the dragon's roar resounded.

The blade gleamed coldly, echoing the three flames on Wang Cheng's body. Dragon scales, invisible to the naked eye, appeared on the edge of the blade, as if it had accepted its new master with a kind of sentience.

Wang Cheng examined the blade closely. The spine of the blade was slightly curved, making it suitable for both slashing and stabbing. The handle, which could be held with both hands, was decorated with a lifelike golden dragon head at the end.

The blade also bears the inscription carved by the swordsmith during its forging: Chiwen.

It is also one of the nine sons of the dragon in legend. It has a dragon's head and a fish's body. It has a moist mouth and a rough throat and likes to swallow. Therefore, it became the swallowing beast at both ends of the roof ridge, which was used to extinguish fire and eliminate disasters.

Wang Cheng stroked the precious sword with obvious affection:

"Although it is not a talisman, it is already a top-quality knife in terms of material and craftsmanship alone."

Since its name is Chiwen, perhaps the Yunmeng royal family really did forge nine precious swords at once, each corresponding to one of the nine sons of the dragon.

A "white-water man" who trades on the sea must have a good knife to look respectable.

The knife is not only a weapon, but also an indispensable ritual implement for many officials. Having obtained this dragon-headed beast, I no longer need to wait until after my ordination to find a better knife.

Because in the eyes of those in the know, a knife embodies the concepts of heaven, earth, ruler, parents, and teacher, possessing extremely strong symbolic meaning.

The blade is called Heaven, the back of the blade is called Earth, the hilt is called Sovereign, the handle is called Parent, and the scabbard is called Teacher. Only the tip of the blade is used for fighting and risking one's life.

It is essentially a movable memorial tablet or a tablet used for petitions.

Whether it's a large knife or a small knife, every water collector must have one in their equipment.

Wang Cheng sheathed his precious sword and finally had time to examine the severely damaged fundamental talisman.

Even the complete spiritual response [law] has completely collapsed, and now only the ability to intimidate and simply command low-intelligence beings remains.

However, after Wang Cheng obtained ownership, all the remaining information inside was readily available.

"The prerequisites for taking office as a Heavenly Official [Dragon's Blood] are that the person himself is a reincarnation of a dragon, or has the bloodline of the Heavenly Family, and can be a son or grandson of the Dragon, the Lord of the State and the True Dragon Emperor."

It is the highest-ranking official position in the Yunmeng Empire, one that is tied to the fate of the nation.

Once their own state artifact changes hands, they will immediately lose the qualification to continue cultivating. Officials who have already been granted titles and ranks will have no choice but to change careers unless they can tolerate no further progress.

Even if this descendant of the Borjigin clan were to come back to life, the talisman would be useless.

But if the dynasty is at its peak, even a "Dragon's Blood" could suppress the most powerful court officials as easily as eating and drinking.

The Yunmeng Empire was the largest country in world history, stretching almost from the easternmost point of the landmass to the westernmost point.

According to unofficial historical records, the founding emperor of the Yunmeng Empire claimed to be a descendant of Emperor Gaozu of Han, of pure blood, and the great emperor of the Central Plains who was ordained by Heaven.

Regardless of whether this unofficial history is true or not, his brothers and clansmen in the north all think he is a traitor who deserves to be killed a thousand times!
After all, you're clearly a Tartar yourself, yet you're playing the "Fenglangjuxu" game with your brothers? A ritual to appease the heavens and declare your might?

Truly a reversal of the Heavenly Gang!

How could you face our ancestors?!

Given this powerful external force and legitimate lineage, it's not entirely difficult to understand why this ruler of the state might have received some unique inheritances similar to the "dragon's offspring" when communicating with the "Emperor Shenqi of Han Shi Huang".

Wang Cheng suddenly had many thoughts based on the history he had studied.

"For a great empire that has just come down from horseback, receiving the Dragon's Blood might not be a good thing."

The Yunmeng Empire, with a history of only 98 years, had 11 emperors. Throughout history, the imperial succession system of various dynasties has mostly followed the models of hereditary succession, abdication, primogeniture, or succession by younger brother, with no fundamental difference.

However, the political system in Kyrgyzstan was extremely chaotic.

Every member of the imperial clan, once they become a "Dragon's Heir," has the ability to control all officials and has a large retinue of their own. If they want to rebel, they can simply gather people and start fighting.

Each [Dragon's Blood] is essentially a potential dragon that shares a portion of the nation's sovereignty. As their cultivation increases, their destiny can transform, with the possibility of turning a serpent into a true dragon emperor.

The throne changed hands frequently, and the central government was constantly embroiled in the chaos of the Eight Princes' Rebellion.

"Later, the Great Zhao probably learned from the lesson of the Yunmeng Empire. Apart from the first generation sons of Emperor Taizu Han Lin, the other vassal kings had no real power."

It's said that: "Yunmeng raises dragons, Dazhao raises pigs."

The root of the problem probably lies with this official, [Long Yin].

With the collapse of the Yunmeng Empire, this official position also disappeared into the annals of history.

Wang Cheng was absolutely certain that there was no such powerful lineage of officials within the Han family of the Great Zhao Dynasty.

As I continued reading, I suddenly exclaimed in surprise:
"Huh? [Dragon's Blood] needs to consume dragon energy when it needs to absorb qi?!"

He realized that he might have actually stumbled upon something extraordinary.

The last time Wang Cheng saw the term "dragon aura" was from Xie He, who had a blood feud with the Wang family.

"Take Yuegang, capture the sacrificial offering of Prince Jinghai, help the nobleman collect all the dragon energy, and complete the ritual."

Wang Cheng knew that the dragon energy was also called dragon qi, which belonged to the Dao energy of the Nine Heavens.

Officials of the upper, middle, and lower ranks each emphasize their cultivation in terms of essence, energy, and spirit, respectively.

Those who eat meat are brave and fierce, those who eat grains are wise and skillful, and those who eat air are divine and long-lived.

After receiving their ordination and being listed in the ranks, they will continue to practice the offering method. When they reach the sixth, fifth, and fourth ranks, they will focus on the practice of nourishing qi. The objects of nourishing qi for officials of the 360 ​​professions are also completely different.

According to the book "Rare Goods," the Dragon's Blood relies on the state for cultivation, and the dragon energy it needs comes from the divine energy of the First Emperor of Han accumulated by the dynasty.

If the imperial court's supply is insufficient, special rituals and protective objects are needed to draw upon those who possess the aura of dragons.

Therefore, the descendants of the Borjigin family were extremely enthusiastic about fighting each other, expanding their territory, and suppressing rebellions by eliminating local warlords, possessing an intense love for land that is hard for others to imagine.

Unfortunately, whether due to incomplete inheritance or the fact that this descendant of the royal family was unaware, the information he read did not contain any content related to absorbing the dragon's energy.

But that was enough to make Wang Cheng think about it.

"Dragon's aura, Great Ship's Bow, Pirate King, Prince, Your Majesty."

A sudden inspiration struck him, and he felt as if he had grasped something.

My heart is beating faster and faster, and I mutter to myself:

"It started about six or seven years ago."

A series of accidents occurred on a group of large ships in the East China Sea. Some were seized by force, and others were assassinated. The dragons and serpents with royal aura in the sea were mostly cut off and sent to fill the sea eye in just a few years.

Looking back now, that frequency was completely abnormal.

Is it possible that a descendant of the Han family of the Great Zhao Dynasty accidentally inherited the title of "Dragon's Blood," a high-ranking official position?

In order to cultivate the "Dragon's Blood," transform his destiny, and turn from a grass snake into a dragon, he relentlessly hunted down and exterminated the "Jiaolong" in the sea.
That member of the imperial family might be the important person Xie He was referring to.

At the same time, Wang Cheng couldn't help but connect this key time point from six or seven years ago with another story he had just heard.

—A grand pearl harvest jointly launched by the three major state governments!

And the only survivor he knew from that incident: the pearl diver Axiao!
(End of this chapter)