The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS

When one of Qing Yu's Three Souls attached itself to Feng Jiwu, Feng Jiwu's pupils appeared even deeper and darker, as if another pair of eyes was overlapping with his own.

His body seemed unchanged, yet there was an aura of one who commands the wind and clouds of the world, gathering within him. The presence of Qing Yu was manifested in Feng Jiwu.

[Begin to condense Emperor's Energy······]

Feng Jiwu silently recited the mnemonic of the Emperor Martial Arts, following the steps recorded on the scroll to condense Emperor's Energy and cultivate this martial art, which only Emperors were qualified to practice.

"Succeed the heavens, establish the extreme, extend the lineage, protect the people············"

At the same time, Feng Jiwu emptied his mind and spirit, combining Divine Thought with the nebulous thoughts. His Divine Sense seemed to transcend space, reaching the underground palace and merging with the four Dragon Qi Pillars.

"This is······"

Qing Yu himself was Feng Jiwu's Tribulation Master, virtually one with him; hence, when Qing Yu possessed him, there was not the slightest rejection.

His Divine Sense, along with Feng Jiwu's, arrived inside the underground palace and saw the motionless body there, and the child lying on top of it.

At the same time, he also sensed a resonance with the Dragon Qi Pillars and merged with them.

"Emperor Martial Arts shouldn't be the kind of Dragon Qi Martial Arts that absorbs Dragon Energy, could it be I've misread?" Qing Yu couldn't stop the suspicion in his heart.

As mentioned before, martial arts that absorb Dragon Energy are not many, but they are also not so rare that they can't be found in the world. At least, within the records of Taoist tomes, there are still numerous mentions of Dragon Energy.

In ancient times, daring and audacious Martial Artists of the Taoist path used the art of Geomancy Inspection to seek out Dragon Veins and steal the Dragon Vein Qi of dynasties.

"Let me uncover the truth behind the Emperor Martial Arts."

Qing Yu's Divine Thought entered into the Dragon Qi Pillar.

In an instant, it was as if oceans turned to mulberry fields, numerous images shifted ceaselessly in his mind, as if time was rushing by at high speed.

But Qing Yu understood; this was not the passage of time, but the transformation of space.

The images that flickered through his mind were scenes of the ordinary folk within Divine Capital. Despite the complexity and vastness of these images, Qing Yu bore them all.

The Three Souls of the Saint and Demon Primordial Fetus did not merely allow Qing Yu to split his soul for possession. It also greatly enhanced his comprehension and processing abilities.

If Qing Yu's brain functioned like a single-core processor before, it was now operating with triple cores, with each ability experiencing a geometric increase. Consequently, Qing Yu had by now essentially merged with Xu Fu's millennia of Martial Arts Enlightenment.

"So that's how it is. Emperor Martial Arts do not absorb Dragon Vein Qi; instead, it uses the Dragon Vein as a conduit to link with the territories ruled by the Emperor. One can use the Dragon Vein to probe and sense the traversed lands, and also as an intermediary, to borrow the power of the vast mountains and rivers for oneself. No wonder, this Martial Art requires an Emperor to cultivate."

Without being an Emperor, one would lack the qualifications to connect with the Dragon Veins, nor could one harness the power of the land.

"Moreover, these Dragon Veins hold some considerable secrets······"

Immense waves surged within Qing Yu's heart. He felt as though he had pierced through a layer of hazy veil, unveiling a scene far more real.

"The reason why the Dragon Vein can be controlled by those who practice Emperor Martial Art is not due to the favor of heaven and earth, but because of human action..."

All things are naturally born and nurtured, so why is it that only humans can manipulate the Dragon Vein, and why can Emperors resonate with it?

It was only now that Qing Yu discovered the secret behind it.

The Dragon Vein is a condensation of the Earth Veins and has nothing to do with humans. But when someone fuses the Power of Human Dao with the Earth Veins, the Earth Veins then become the Dragon Vein. It was some ancient power that granted the Dragon Vein its sacred status and also bestowed the Emperor with immense power.

This Power of Human Dao is precisely that force mentioned in the Emperor Martial Art. The power of the Dragon Vein is a fusion of the power of the Earth Veins and the Power of Human Dao; cultivators use this fusion to resonate with the land and its people, wielding titanic forces.

"It seems that this Emperor Martial Art definitely wasn't created by Ji Muqing. He must have obtained that scroll from somewhere, using it to unlock this power of the Emperor.

Unfortunately, while this Emperor Martial Art is called martial arts, it's more like a key to unlocking power. The method to refine the Power of Human Dao, to fuse the Power of Human Dao with the Earth Veins, is not mentioned at all."

Qing Yu sighed inwardly with considerable regret.

He was more interested in how power forms than in the power itself. After all, one is the creation, while the other is the method of creation, and the latter is naturally more valued.

Of course, this isn't to say that the Emperor Martial Art is useless. Aside from its ability to wield overwhelming power, the training experience of bearing the burden of mountains, rivers, and all beings makes this Emperor Martial Art truly a peerless divine skill.

An intangible burden slowly took shape, bearing down upon the heart of Feng Jiwu.

Given his current beginning level in the practice of Emperor Martial Art, he could only connect to a small part of the Divine Capital through the Dragon Vein. However, because the main convergence point of the Dragon Vein in Northern Zhou is right beneath the Imperial Palace, Feng Jiwu was able to connect to most of the Divine Capital's territory, leveraging a sizeable force.

The wider the connected territory, the greater the burden one must bear. The Divine Capital being the Northern Zhou Capital, naturally covers an extensive area. The immense burden from such a vast territory, if placed on Feng Jiwu, would naturally crush him into a living corpse.

But with Qing Yu taking on the pressure, Feng Jiwu was spared the threat of this danger.

What seemed like an eternity in contemplation was but a few moments in reality.

Feng Jiwu, seated upon the dragon throne, suddenly burst forth with overwhelming power. His body, merely the size of an ordinary person, now seemed to encompass thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, displaying boundless majesty.

"This is the sensation of holding the Qiankun in my grasp?" Qing Yu, controlling the body of Feng Jiwu, gently raised his hand, feeling the profound power flowing within.

This feeling was different from when Qing Yu used his own power. While bearing the heavy burden granted by the land, he also accepted the power of the land. Each move he made was as if the mountains and rivers moved with him, and had an indescribable weight and heavenly might.

Of course, to say that Feng Jiwu now carried the rivers and mountains of Northern Zhou was an exaggeration; he had merely connected to most of the Divine Capital. Any more than that, and it wouldn't just be Feng Jiwu's current level that was insufficient, but also the strength of his body.

Without a sufficiently robust physique, this profound and mighty power could shatter the body into dust.

The reason he could now exhibit such potent force was because Qing Yu had stimulated the Emperor's might with his own soul.

"It seems, in the future, Feng Jiwu will need to strengthen his physical body," thought Qing Yu, manipulating Feng Jiwu's body to lean forward once more.

This lean forward was like the toppling of mountains and rivers, a weight beyond words pressing down on the Hundred Officials in the hall, as well as on Feng Mingxiao and Zhuge Longsu.

"Dean Zhuge, Daoist Qingyu has assisted my ascension to the throne, quelled the rebellion of Yi Qianshan, and repelled the 150,000-strong army of Lang Man. His contributions are to the state. Are you questioning him?"