NOVEL NEXT Chapter 309: Situation in the Western Regions
"Zhu Rong Saber, a mere chicken rib." Qing Yu examined the shining long saber within the system space, remarking disdainfully.
This Zhu Rong Saber is actually similar to the Heavenly Demon Wolf Tooth Stick acquired earlier; both are divine weapons formed from prolonged infusion of power.
Such weapons initially can only be considered Treasure Weapons, but after being infused and consecrated with a Warlord's power over a long period, they become Divine Weapons. They are filled with the marks of their original owners, and unless perfectly compatible with the owner's cultivation technique, their full power cannot be unleashed.
Of course, if one's power is high enough, the marks can be washed away with True Qi, but considering Qing Yu possesses numerous divine weapons already, he holds little regard for this Zhu Rong Saber.
Needless to say, this item can only serve as a personal collection, kept within the system space as a symbol of honor for vanquishing opponents.
The acquisition of items wasn't particularly good, but the gain of cultivation techniques was rather impressive. Dragon God Skill, although like Seven Absolute Desolate, is Five Stars, surpasses the latter in level, and its unique technique falls under Qing Yu's blind spot, making him quite pleased to acquire it.
Water Moon Witchcraft, a collective term for the Tong Family's techniques. Although with Qing Yu's current strength, he can directly perform most techniques within Water Moon Witchcraft, a few have unique effects, considered a modest gain.
The greatest acquisition, however, is Zhu Rong's Undying Body or rather its prototype cultivation technique. It extracts various types of Primordial Energy from heaven and earth, transforming them into divine energy for body refinement, rumored to achieve an Undying Divine Body when practiced to its highest level.
Yin Zhong cultivated Zhu Rong's Undying Body according to this cultivation technique.
"It seems my guess was wrong; this is not the kind of Witch Clan technique in novels, but a body refining technique that transforms a mortal body into a sacred one. Yin Zhong extracted Fire Power to cultivate Zhu Rong's Undying Body, and I too can achieve my own divine body."
Qing Yu gently clenched his fist, "The Qiankun Unlimited Body within Innate Qiankun Skill combined with this technique may lead to a promising pathway."
Qing Yu's next plan is to cultivate the Saint and Demon Embryo into a body uniquely his own, rather than resembling Emperor Qi Tian's cultivation body. He intends to create a new body refining martial art to forge a body unique to himself, then proceed to innovate a Qi Cultivation Method.
Only by doing so would he be completely free from the constraints of old cultivation techniques, possessing the confidence to progress to higher levels.
"A minor gain, perhaps."
Muttering to himself, Qing Yu's figure slowly vanished within the Inheritance Space, returning to reality.
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In the Western Regions, within Kartim, a figure draped in a black cloak opened his eyes, gazing at the surrounding sandy yellow walls.
This was an inconspicuous corner within Kartim, the Shadow Pavilion's base located here.
Yesterday, Qing Yu arrived here, once again setting foot.
"What is it?" A deep voice emanated from beneath the cloak, carrying a certain sinister vibe that chilled the heart of the Shadow Pavilion member about to knock.
"Reporting to you, sir," the person replied hurriedly, "Lord Feng He has returned."
Feng He, a combat force sent by the Shadow King, Qing Yu estimated it to be an alias. He had arrived at Kartim three days ago, ventured out to explore the situation the next day, and returned today.
To send a Divinity Realm warrior to investigate, it illustrates how tense the current Western Regions are.
"Creak—"
The door opened, Qing Yu gazed at the dark-skinned, seemingly honest elderly man before him and said, "Lead the way."
"Yes."
The old man nodded and bowed, leading Qing Yu to another two-story yellow mud house and opening the door, "Sir, here we are."
Qing Yu remained silent and entered the room. Behind him, the old man slowly closed the door.
The room contained only one person, seated beside a simple desk, appearing to be a man in his thirties, with a somewhat elegant appearance, dressed in a simple azure robe. However, Qing Yu noticed that this face wasn't real, and he had another face, his true face.
This man was supposedly Feng He.
"How should I address you, sir?" Feng He stood up and revealed a slight smile, asking politely.
"Heavenly Demon." Qing Yu uttered a casually coined name, stepped forward a few paces, and sat on the other side of the table.
"Lord Heavenly Demon." Feng He nodded understandingly.
He continued to address him so respectfully because the Shadow King had informed him before departure that the person he would meet was much stronger, far stronger than him. Hence, the leader for this operation was evident.
"First introduce the situation and forces of the Western Regions to me, as I am still not very familiar with the local condition," Qing Yu said.
Upon hearing this, Feng He gently brushed his right hand over the table, a relatively detailed map of the Western Regions was etched into the table with True Qi.
"Outside the Heavenly Gate Pass established by Daqian is the Western Regions. This land of yellow sand is controlled by two powers, one is the Cangsheng Sect, the other is Nalanda Temple."
"The Cangsheng Sect is often headed by Sect Hierarch Mu Cangsheng who frequently secludes himself; most sect affairs are managed by the Four Directions Dharma Kings. Dongfang Hanchao, Nangong Ling, Ximen Xifeng, Beitang Wen—among them, Nangong Ling leads."
"Oh? Usually, shouldn't it be led by the Eastern?" Qing Yu asked with some curiosity.
East, south, west, north, arranged so neatly, it was highly likely their surnames were intentionally changed. Generally, such surname alterations are led by the Eastern, also to signify hierarchical status.
Feng He discerned Qing Yu's thoughts and said, "These four emerged from four families, originally local powerhouses in the Western Regions, residing here for more than two hundred years. Until a hundred years ago, Mu Cangsheng emerged startlingly, subduing the four families to establish the Cangsheng Sect, creating today's Four Directions Dharma Kings. They didn't change surnames because of being subdued by Cangsheng Sect."
"However, being led by the Eastern Family was indeed the case. Originally, it was like this······"
"Seems there was some twist?" Qing Yu showed genuine curiosity this time.
"There was indeed a twist," Feng He nodded, "More than a hundred and seventy years ago, a collateral member of the Nangong Family didn't want to stay in the Western Regions, left the family, and joined a major sect in the Central Plains. This member of the Nangong Family was named 'Nangong Jian.'"
"Nangong Jian?" Qing Yu quickly reacted, "Sword God Nangong Duanjian?"
The Sword God before abandoning sword learning saber bore the name Nangong Jian.
For the Nangong Family to produce a Sword God, indeed it possessed the capital to stand over the other three families. But if the Sword God belonged to the Nangong Family, why was the Nangong Family subdued by Mu Cangsheng? Why was there no mention of the Sword God having a family?
"Indeed, the Sword God. But he was merely a collateral member, orphaned young, with no close relatives within the family. Additionally, according to certain sources, the Sword God didn't have a good relationship with the Nangong Family."
Feng He paused, then continued, "However, the Sword God ultimately came from the Nangong Family. To repay the Nangong Family's kindness, he taught Nangong Ling's son Nangong Jue martial arts for ten years. It's because of Nangong Jue that the Nangong Family could surpass the Eastern Family, allowing Nangong Ling to become the head of the Four Directions Dharma Kings."