The more you believe me, the more real it becomes.

Chapter 136 One of the Escapes
Seeing the sorrowful expression on the face of the stunningly beautiful woman, Zeng Daniu was momentarily stunned.

It should be known that all the previous palace masters of Hanqiu Palace were beauties who were the most beautiful in their time, and the last palace master in front of us is the most beautiful, the most skilled, and the most talented among all the previous palace masters of Hanqiu Palace.

However, as he lowered his head and then raised it again, his state of mind had returned to normal.

External things are not me, and I am unmoved by them.

He is undoubtedly the foremost of the four great talents of the North.

The old woman stared blankly at the woman's heartbreakingly beautiful face, unable to recover for a long time. That exquisite beauty, imbued with sorrow, was enough to break the hearts of men everywhere, making them wish they could hold her in their palms and cherish her tenderly.

Once upon a time, she was called Fairy Tongyun, and was known as Little Hanqiu.

Everyone says she has the beauty of an immortal, with jade-like bones and ice-like skin. Countless nobles and dignitaries dream of her, hoping only to have a chance to be with her.

But now, she is merely of average talent, and her once most prized beauty has long since turned into this frail and aged state before her—deeply wrinkled, with frost covering her temples, leaving only a sense of vicissitude.

Zeng Daniu's gaze swept over the old woman, and he understood immediately. He stepped forward and respectfully asked:

"Palace Master, have you figured out the trick?"

Upon hearing the word "Palace Master," the old woman's withered fingers unconsciously tightened, and her mind suddenly snapped back to reality.

Yes, this is her master! She survived a cataclysmic calamity, and even with only a wisp of her soul remaining, she rushed to find her master!

What on earth was I thinking about just now?
Amidst all the complexities, she watched as her master let go of his inner turmoil, then looked at Zeng Daniu, revealing a hint of something unsettling that made him wonder.

“Even a master like you can’t see the whole picture of this formation, let alone someone like me who only cultivates life force.” She spoke slowly, her sorrow fading. “However, you are limited by your cultivation level and your vision is still shallow, so you can’t see the whole picture.”

"I really can't see clearly what methods the person who set up this formation used to gather such a great force. But based on this phenomenon, he should have followed the number 'the Great Dao is fifty, and the Heavenly Evolution is forty-nine'."

"It seems that what he borrowed to suppress the situation was either the majestic Heavenly Dao or the insignificant Human Dao. No wonder it couldn't even cause a ripple throughout the ages."

Is it borrowing the way of Heaven or the way of humanity?

Zeng Daniu felt a chill run down his spine, while the old woman looked utterly astonished.

In the past, encountering such a person would have been considered an encounter with a true immortal, but now, under such circumstances, to accomplish such a great feat is truly remarkable.
What surprised them even more was that after saying those few words, the stunningly beautiful woman sighed with utter helplessness:
"Wow, they've gotten even stronger again."

The two younger ones were not clearly visible.

She clearly saw that as soon as she finished speaking, several golden rays fell from the sky, making the already powerful nameless formation even more flawless.

"Hmm? Palace Master, are you saying that this formation is not yet 'complete'?"

Zeng Daniu's eyebrows almost flew off in shock.

The woman nodded and then shook her head, saying:
"It's definitely done, it's just that it hasn't reached its peak yet. I think this formation will become stronger the longer it lasts."

The old woman also discerned something in the sound and said:

"Could it be that the only chance to break this formation was when it was first set up?"

Zeng Daniu denied it:

"But at that time, the master who set up the formation was also there! I imagine that formation was far more ferocious than this one."

Fearing being crushed to death by the sleeping dragon, they went over while the other was awake.
So stupid!
The old woman was slightly annoyed. Why was this guy always picking on her?
"Doesn't that mean there's absolutely no chance of success?"

To everyone's surprise, the other party denied it again:
"No, at least not long after that person left, if anyone was willing to shield themselves from the secrets of heaven and try their best."

The rest is self-explanatory, as both of them remembered the man's severed arm from before.

The old woman's expression changed, and she said:

"Master, could it be that we've been in the dark all this time because that guy was blocking out the secrets of heaven?"

The stunningly beautiful woman frowned slightly and said, "That's probably it. That old dog is capable of doing such a thing."

"Master, I understand what they're doing, but why would this master of formations do this? Could this place have become a trap?"

The old woman broke out in a cold sweat instantly, and her eyes involuntarily darted around.

What was once a peaceful scene now seemed to her to be fraught with hidden danger.

Unexpectedly, her master shook his head and said:

“My disciple, you must remember that not everyone is like you and me, putting personal gain first in everything.”

The old woman's expression froze again at this.

The people of Dashantou all wished they could seize every opportunity in the world, drain all the world's treasures, and monopolize all chances.

She knew it, and she was used to it. But now that an oddball has appeared, she really can't accept it.

Therefore, she grabbed Zeng Daniu's collar and asked:
"Hey, let me ask you, is this formation really as those mortals say, capable of ensuring peace and prosperity for this place, and bringing abundance to its people?"

Zeng Daniu was slightly startled by her sudden grab, but he quickly scanned the surrounding mountains and water features, and after careful consideration, he cautiously nodded:

"The natural landscape here was originally insignificant, at most capable of nurturing a small dragon. If it could produce one or two scholars with official titles, that would be the limit of Heaven's favor. But now…"

He paused, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, his tone filled with indescribable awe and shock.

"The transformation from dragon to snake is imminent! This place is no longer a place confined to a pond; its fortune is surging like boiling water, with the potential to soar straight to the heavens! Not to mention scholars, even kings, generals, and ministers, or even hidden dragons in the abyss, are not mere illusions!"

As he spoke, he added:

"And this is still under the current rule of the Heavenly Emperor. If the Great Age were to return, I imagine that even if there were no more than ten thousand generations, this place would still be occupied by the Great Mountain and used as a place to raise dragons."

At this point, a thought suddenly occurred to him.

For Wan Shi and Bei Kui Zong, it would only be a hot potato.

But the kids here are different. He can take advantage of the situation before the others even realize what's happening.

First, take one or two children with remarkable potential back to the clan.

Just as he was lost in thought, he heard that ethereal voice say:

"Yes, the atmosphere here has changed dramatically. The saying 'a dragon lies hidden in the abyss' is no exaggeration. However, the reason for this change is not the outstanding people and resources of this place, but the great cultivator who has made his move."

"In other words, this place is far more likely to fall into ruin than a true paradise, after all, people's hearts are ugly."

Zeng Daniu asked, puzzled:

"Leaving aside the expert behind the scenes, the great formation that has already been completed here is already quite remarkable. Surely it shouldn't be this bad?"

The stunningly beautiful woman shook her head and returned to her phoenix hairpin.

Then, looking at the town in front of him, he said:

"The Great Dao is fifty, the Heavenly Evolution is forty-nine, so where is that one you're talking about?"

“Uh, it wasn’t handed over.” Zeng Daniu suddenly stopped, then cupped his hands, “This junior understands. What’s remarkable here is this grand formation and the master, not these common people.”

The old woman didn't understand what he meant.

"Master, what are you talking about? I don't quite understand."

Both of them gave her a light laugh that made her very unhappy.

(End of this chapter)