Chapter 685 The Holy Dynasty's Top Scholar, Mo Duanfeng
Chang Shu said, "After repeated calculations, they concluded that you opened the Tenth Spring Divine Palace and the Full Gold Vein in the Yongquan Realm, and that you are one or two minor realms stronger than the top scholar in the Longevity Realm. In the Five Seas Realm, you will cultivate all nine springs into an inner world, and be one minor realm stronger than them again. They even speculated that you have refined immortal bones, consumed immortal medicine, and possess a miraculous spring."
"Even if you were to add all the legends of the past and present to yourself, in the end, you would still fall far short. You could never be a single realm higher than Gu Zhenxiang and Tang Wanzhou. Thus, that old guy from Qianli Mountain became a laughing stock."
There is a difference of two or three minor realms between the peak of the third realm and the early stage of the fourth realm.
Li Weiyi felt that Chang Shu was probably testing him and didn't want to clash with someone of this caliber, so he changed the subject: "Uncle Shu, don't be so outrageous. How old am I? In this world, are there really any Longevity Realm martial artists who have refined immortal bones and consumed immortal medicine?"
Chang Shu walked over, retrieved a copy of Xue Ding's information (who ranked seventh in the odds), and handed it to him.
The document clearly states that "Xue Ding refined six pieces of immortal bones on his back".
Li Weiyi clicked his tongue in amazement.
For martial artists in the Longevity Realm, refining immortal bones is not something that can be done easily. Tang Wanzhou and Mo Duanfeng could not do it, even though they were ranked above Xue Ding.
Everyone has their own talents and strengths.
Chang Shu lowered her voice and asked, "Nephew, you are at the mid-stage of the Fourth Realm, right? Are you confident that you can reach the peak of the Fourth Realm before New Year's Eve?"
Li Weiyi knew he wanted to gamble a little for fun again, and smiled wryly: "I can only say that the Destiny Gambling House is very powerful, so powerful that it is frightening. But time is too tight, and I have no confidence at all in reaching the peak of the fourth realm."
Chang Shu asked, "If you were to buy, who would you buy?"
"this……"
Li Weiyi spoke frankly: "Of course I'll buy myself!"
Chang Shu gave a knowing smile and asked, "How many are you buying? Opportunities to make money like this are rare!"
"Then I'll buy less, a hundred low-grade spirit crystals." Li Weiyi was naturally competitive. If he couldn't defeat Gu Zhenzhen in a one-on-one fight, then he would have no chance of winning the battle for immortality.
One hundred low-grade spirit crystals is no small sum for a young person in the Longevity Realm.
A look of surprise appeared in Chang Shu's eyes.
Seeing Li Weiyi's generosity, Chang Shu made up her mind, took out a special crystal card, and handed it over: "Bet 20,000 low-grade spirit crystals."
Li Weiyi was completely stunned. Recently, he had considered himself to have become rich overnight, with wealth comparable to Chao Fan. But compared to Chang Shu, he was a complete pauper.
He didn't believe that Chang Shu could have such wealth privately; he thought she had mostly misappropriated family resources.
"Uncle Shu, a little gambling is harmless fun!"
Li Weiyi's words of advice greatly increased the pressure on her.
If he fails to reach the top of the "Land of Immortality Ranking," Chang Shu might personally hunt him down.
"Hey, you can't just say half the story! A little gambling is fun, but a big gamble can change your fate. To be honest, I don't think those messy analyses are very useful. In a battle between top experts, a person's spirit, fighting will, combat wisdom, and on-the-spot reaction are all crucial. For others, it's just about winning or losing, but for you, it's a matter of life and death, about the lives of countless people. You'll definitely fight harder and have a stronger will to fight to the death."
After Chang Shu finished speaking so passionately, she quickly went to the counter where the ancient truth jade tablet was located, preparing to place a bet at the same time to hedge against the risk.
The huge bet quickly caused a sensation, and Li Weiyi took the opportunity to sneak away.
Leave the Destiny Gambling House.
Li Weiyi frequented markets, restaurants, brothels, and other places in the city, having long since discarded his mask and changed his clothes and appearance.
One day later.
He changed his identity countless times before finally managing to use a stolen travel document to stay temporarily at a medium-sized inn.
Inside the room, an array was set up to isolate the inside from the outside.
Li Weiyi took out the talisman paper, ink, and other utensils for making talismans, sat down at the table, and began to refine the talismans.
Since reaching the fourth realm of Holy Spirit Mind Master, this is the umpteenth time he has drawn the runes for the "Divine Sword Talisman".
Reaching the level of a Great Holy Spirit Master grants the opportunity to forge a divine sword talisman. Once forged, none of the ninth-generation immortals could withstand even a single talisman.
However, the probability of a Holy Spirit Master at the fourth level successfully refining it is extremely slim.
"Bang!"
Half a day later, Li Weiyi had failed twelve times.
All twelve talismans, crafted from transcendent golden bones, shattered.
"Buying higher-grade talismans might increase the success rate."
"Half a day has passed, and no enemies have come looking for this place. They should have already hidden among the crowd and can now activate the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish." Li Weiyi knew very well that if he wanted to break through to the peak of the fourth realm of the Holy Spirit Mind Master before New Year's Eve, he had to use the Cocoon of Time.
"Whoosh!"
Release your mental power to weave a cocoon of time.
Inside the cocoon.
Li Weiyi looked inward into the spiritual realm, where forty-seven psychic stars floated in a hundred-foot-square inner world, their four-colored spiritual light dazzling and their aura profound.
He took out a Sacred Thought Star Pill, swallowed it, and secretly began to refine and absorb it.
In Chun City, with the help of two Chun silkworms sent by the Underworld and the Ancient Clan of Time, his martial arts and mental power have greatly improved, and the 1,600 mid-grade spirit array characters of the third stage of the Wind, Fire, Thunder and Lightning Array have also been completed.
The time ratio of the Time Cocoon is now one to ten, comparable to the Underworld.
Three months passed quickly inside the cocoon.
Li Weiyi attempted to refine the divine sword talisman multiple times, but all attempts ended in failure. His martial arts were stuck at the mid-stage of the third realm, unable to make any further progress.
Fortunately, the forty-ninth psychic star was condensed, reaching the peak of the fourth realm of the Holy Spirit Psychic Master.
Although combat power won't increase much, it allows one to begin condensing their soul, preparing for the breakthrough to the fifth realm of a Holy Spirit Mind Master.
"With only about ten days left until New Year's Eve, it's difficult to make any significant improvement in strength. Relying solely on seclusion, it's simply impossible to reach the peak of the third realm in martial arts in such a short time..."
Li Weiyi pondered for a full quarter of an hour before getting up and leaving the inn.
...
North of the city.
The Holy Dynasty is the most powerful habitat in southern Yingzhou, with unfathomable depths. Within a hundred years, martial artists with the potential to achieve immortality emerge in droves, like a swarm of locusts crossing a river.
Most of them gathered on Humin Street, the most bustling street along the North Lake, and booked all the luxury inns.
Even in a place like Xiaoyaojing, there are dilapidated and dirty urban areas.
Just two miles away from Humin Street lies a completely different world: a dilapidated area of buildings shivering in the cold wind.
Li Weiyi sat on a low chair at the noodle stall. Above him, the eaves were covered with crystal-clear icicles, showing the freezing environment here, which was completely different from that in the southern city.
"Da! Da..."
Slow, heavy, and powerful footsteps sounded.
Mo Duanfeng approached from afar along the narrow alleyway, which was only five feet wide. His extraordinary physique, even though he was dressed in simple hemp clothing, still exuded a powerful aura.
His sharp gaze first swept over the middle-aged couple busy in the kitchen before finally settling on Li Weiyi, a smile spreading across his face: "Finding a place like this near Beihu Lake, that's quite an achievement, isn't it?"
"Please sit down."
Li Weiyi gestured for him to proceed.
"Do you know I've been looking for you for ten days? Tell me quickly, what exactly is the Blood Floating Demon Armor?"
Mo Duanfeng didn't carry the sword case. He sat down on the small chair opposite Li Weiyi, and the chair immediately creaked under the weight, as if it would break into pieces at any moment.
Li Weiyi took the Blood Floating Demon Armor directly from his storage bag and handed it to him, but didn't let go: "I know how important the Blood Floating Demon Armor is to the Holy Dynasty. So, you have to do me a favor!"
Mo Duanfeng scratched his head in distress: "Logically speaking, both for the public good and for personal reasons, I should fight alongside you without hesitation to protect the Life Spring. However, after repeated calculations by the Inner Minister, even with Tang Wanzhou and me, we cannot see any chance of victory. Moreover, Tang Wanzhou will definitely be held hostage by the Sword Dao Imperial Court and will be unable to help you."
Li Weiyi laughed and said, "Old Mo, do you think I would force a friend to do something difficult? It's just a small favor. The Shaoyang Division has recruited a new Shaoyang Guard, and she wants to join the Holy Dynasty's camp."
Mo Duanfeng was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "What cultivation level?"
"What do you think about getting into the Shaoyang Division?" Li Weiyi asked.
Mo Duanfeng said, "Are you asking me for help? You're clearly trying to bolster the strength of the ninth generation of immortals in our Holy Dynasty."
"There are conditions! You must guarantee her safety and also ensure she performs meritorious service for the Holy Dynasty." Li Weiyi never intended to put Yao Qingxuan in danger. His previous words were all a lie.
Mo Duanfeng's eyes narrowed with suspicion: "A woman?"
“A woman,” Li Weiyi said.
Mo Duanfeng asked, "Does he have a special identity?"
“He has a special identity,” Li Weiyi said.
Mo Duanfeng instantly understood Li Weiyi's intention: "This is by no means a small favor."
“You can refuse,” Li Weiyi said.
Mo Duanfeng snatched the Blood Floating Demon Armor and began to examine it: "I'm not willing to do such a small favor, so it's settled!"
"The person is at Chang's house. You can find Chang's Jade Sword to pick them up."
Two bowls of noodle soup were served one after the other.
Li Weiyi picked up the bowl first, took a sip of the hot soup, and looked extremely satisfied: "Want some?"
Mo Duanfeng gripped the Blood Floating Demon Armor with both hands, his thick brows furrowed, seemingly deep in thought. After a long while, he said, "I grew up in the palace and have never eaten such mundane things. I don't want to ruin my physique and blood energy during these crucial ten days. I'll borrow this demon armor for half a day so that the Holy Dynasty's Transcendent can analyze it."
"Okay... eh..."
A blur and a human figure flashed before Li Weiyi's eyes; the Blood Floating Demon Armor had vanished from Mo Duanfeng's hands.
Clearly, there was a transcendent companion and Mo Duanfeng traveling together.
"Our conversation?" Li Weiyi asked.
Although Li Weiyi released an area to isolate the outside world, with his extraordinary hearing technique, it's not necessarily true that he couldn't hear it.
“It’s alright, my godfather. He’s not interested in listening to the conversation between two juniors.”
Mo Duanfeng continued, "You should know about the situation of the Taiyin Sect, right? It's very dangerous for the two of us to travel together, so my godfather has been protecting me during this time. I refused, not wanting to appear like a baby who hasn't been weaned, but he said that I am now the top scholar, representing the face of the Holy Dynasty. The face of the Holy Dynasty cannot be compromised."
Li Weiyi chewed on his food, stared at him for a long time, and asked, "What exactly happened between Chu Yutian and Qingzao back then?"
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(End of this chapter)
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