fifth form

Chapter 3244 Xu Chenzi's Qualification for Fortune Telling
Have you had any conflicts with Western religions?

Zhenyuan Shenjun, who was traveling in Jiangdu Kingdom, went to Xiniu Hezhou.

Dong Zhongshu felt a little sad, after all, Zhenyuan Shenjun was not only highly skilled in cultivation, but also a true master, and was extremely important in preventing Daojun and others from launching a counterattack.

Zhang Xuezhou persuaded Zhenyuan Shenjun to travel west with just a few words, and even offered an extra person as a demonstration. Dong Zhongshu had some suspicions in his mind.

"What grudge do we have? My feuds don't go that far back!"

After informing Dong Zhongshu of the relevant risks, Zhang Xuezhou passed the trouble to Dong Zhongshu.

He himself would avoid the King of Jiangdu and keep his distance to ensure his safety, while Dong Zhongshu, as the prime minister of Jiangdu, could not escape the danger of hiding today but not tomorrow, and his risk was far higher than Zhang Xuezhou's.

"Don't be careless and you might get beheaded!"

Zhang Xuezhou gestured with his head.

Dong Zhongshu, who was skilled in both literature and martial arts, seemed perfect, but his body was not made of iron. He needed rest and food and drink, and he would die if his head were cut off.

Zhang Xuezhou was genuinely worried that Dong Zhongshu would suffer a setback.

“The King of Jiangdu is surrounded by a bunch of burly men. How could they possibly have the ability to see through destiny? I’ll investigate later,” Dong Zhongshu said. “You can investigate if you have the chance!”

"I've been busy with alchemy and medicine making lately, so I can't check!"

Zhang Xuezhou shook his head repeatedly, which drew laughter from Dong Zhongshu.

Zhang Xuezhou has traveled all the way from Chang'an to Jiangdu, two thousand miles away. Investigating in Chang'an would be a trivial matter for him, so he must be somewhat afraid of the risks of conflicting magical techniques.

Dong Zhongshu didn't force him, after all, the incident originated from Jiangdu Kingdom. He had been worried about the possible retaliation from cultivators like Zhu Jiuyin recently, and had indeed become negligent, not noticing that there were any new people around King Jiangdu.

Zhang Xuezhou didn't investigate, but Dong Zhongshu had no choice but to, lest he follow in Han Yan's footsteps.

"Let's reach the peak of our cultivation as soon as possible, so we can avoid each other in the future and avoid endless entanglements!"

Dong Zhongshu let out a long sigh; he clearly didn't want to keep wallowing in the quagmire of magic.

If he gets what he wants, Dong Zhongshu will resign as prime minister of Jiangdu and return to his hometown, or go to Chang'an, thus getting rid of the troubles caused by the fate of Jiangdu.

As for Zhang Xuezhou, he's in a bit of trouble. When he retires, he might only be able to go and keep Zhenyuan Shenjun company.

People like them are ultimately not the masters of a dynasty, and in the future they will inevitably fall short of the emperor's skill and ability. It is too unreliable for their lives to be tied to the emperor's whim.

“Now I’m just waiting for Xiao Huo to grow up, and then I’ll rely on you to analyze how the Yin-Yang School can be integrated and mastered,” Zhang Xuezhou said.

“This analysis isn’t difficult, but isn’t it a bit unreliable to place all your hopes on a child?” Dong Zhongshu said.

"He should be the most promising child!"

Zhang Xuezhou replied leisurely.

He rose from the mountain in the center of the lake, his sleeves billowing as he ascended into the air.

Huo Qubing was unreliable, but Huo Qubing with the Empress Dowager attached was more reliable.

Disregarding the level of skill in techniques and only seeking the realm of cultivation, while also satisfying the need for elixirs, Huo Qubing, though not as fast as Zhang Xuezhou in terms of breaking through realms through elixirs, would not be slow in his cultivation speed.

"Understanding each level of cultivation has a new starting point. If we can use this starting point as a fulcrum to expand, it will also correct our cultivation techniques and eventually lead to fusion!"

He savored the simple concept of Dong Zhongshu's analysis of the Infant Transformation Realm Technique.

It only takes one sentence to say something, but achieving the goal is extremely difficult.

Just like Zhou Yueyan's test to enter the seventh sequence, this starting point was determined through repeated trials.

When Zhou Yueyan broke through, she only needed to try to establish a starting point, while Zhang Xuezhou involved a starting point in each round of his realm technique, totaling as many as eight, making it extremely difficult to get each one correct.

Compared to repeatedly venturing into high-risk explorations on his own, Zhang Xuezhou was indeed willing to wait. Dong Zhongshu taught him the possibility of building the foundation for the fusion of infants in the first three realms, but the theory was somewhat lacking, and there were too many branches extending upwards, making it difficult for Zhang Xuezhou to organize them.

He could only take it back and share it with Ren Anran to see if he could learn anything from the comparison.

From the art of cloud soaring to the "Cloud Technique" that utilizes jade wings for continuous flight, Zhang Xuezhou headed north.

The Eighth Transformation of the Nine Transformations Qi-Gathering Technique made his flight extremely comfortable, and the friction between his body and wings, which was not well-matched, was eliminated under the influence of this technique.

Whether he flies slowly, leaps violently, or darts through the air in an instant, he feels no strain on his body during these transitions.

As if a shock absorption system had been added, Zhang Xuezhou felt that the Cloud Technique had been transformed into something else entirely.

If his physical body technique were to advance further, and his demon wings were to be refined once more, Zhang Xuezhou felt that his cloud technique would reach its ultimate limit.

As for whether the final effect of the refinement would be the Wind and Thunder Wings, Zhang Xuezhou had no answer in his heart, but his technique had indeed opened up upward space, no longer like the floating ice about to shatter when it was trying to rise upward in the past.

"Back to Shanglin Garden so soon!"

They went during the day and returned at night, with a considerable amount of time in between to discuss matters with Dong Zhongshu and others. Only a great cultivator skilled in flying could accomplish this.

With 40% of his demonic power, Zhang Xuezhou was able to travel the four thousand miles round trip relatively easily. He glanced in the direction of Maoling, but ultimately landed at Shanglin Garden.

Regardless, the necessary pills still need to be refined.

Currently, Zhang Xuezhou can mass-produce Qi and Blood Creation Pills, as well as two batches of Magic Creation Pills that failed, and two batches of Perfect Tonic Pills have been produced. The only thing lacking are high-grade and top-grade pills.

He went to Jiangdu to meet with Dong Zhongshu, hoping to benefit from Dong Zhongshu's influence.

The demonic wings rapidly contracted in his arms, his body's power shifted, and the cloud-riding technique controlled by his magic was switched. He then continued to fall towards the alchemy room.

"No need to shoot arrows, Dongfang Shuo has returned from his leisure time!"

As a sense of direction surged through Zhang Xuezhou in the darkness, he heard Wei Qing shout out.

"Commander Wei's perception is truly remarkable!"

As Zhang Xuezhou plummeted from the darkness, he saw Wei Qing stride out of the side hall, looking energetic, and then dismiss the other two commanders who had misjudged the situation.

"You flew too fast. There was a whistling sound when you landed rapidly. Pilan isn't here. Right now, you're the only one in Chang'an who can do this!"

Wei Qing briefly explained his reasoning, then quickly moved closer to Zhang Xuezhou.

"The Grand Commander said he wishes to go to Mount Tai to perform the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven and Earth, and grants us, his subjects, the qualification to use our divination techniques!"

"Is Xu Chenzi qualified to use fortune-telling techniques?"

Wei Qing strode closer and then delivered a message that caught Zhang Xuezhou somewhat off guard, since Han Yan had just died and the court had immediately changed its rules and regulations.

He and Dong Zhongshu were still thinking about eliminating the cultivator with the ability to see the future who was by the side of the King of Jiangdu, but in the blink of an eye, they started to play their cards openly.

Whenever someone else tells him about it and mentions participating in related sacrificial rites, Zhang Xuezhou suspects there might be some kind of conspiracy.

But Wei Qing was indeed someone who inspired confidence, and he was among the first group of people to participate in the sacrificial ceremony.

Even if Zhang Xuezhou had some doubts, he had no choice but to believe the truth.

The grand ceremony of offering sacrifices at Mount Tai was not simply a matter of changing the rules with an imperial edict, but rather akin to swearing an oath to heaven and earth. This ensured that the emperor himself would not act erratically, thus reassuring his subjects.

For those who used to cultivate magical arts, this means they can now pursue their cultivation openly and honestly, no longer needing to do things secretly.

Han Yan died, and his death was somewhat unjust, but it benefited many people.

Zhang Xuezhou found it difficult to comment on this situation.

This was roughly the result of a whale falling and all things being born; everyone could be considered to have enjoyed the blessings brought about by Han Yan's death.