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Chapter 170: The Immortal's Legacy in this Realm
Chapter 170: The Immortal's Legacy in this Realm
"How do you feel?"
As soon as Qin Zheng stepped out of the Grand Hall, Zhao Li, who had been waiting there all along, immediately came into view.
"Not bad, I suppose."
In response to Zhao Li's inquiry, Qin Zheng smiled and replied.
This advancement was indeed unprecedented, far surpassing any previous one in magnitude.
Hearing this, Zhao Li also smiled.
Regarding Qin Zheng, he felt both curiosity and anticipation.
Not only was he exceptionally talented in martial arts, but he also had a deep sense of righteousness for the human race, never holding back against demonic creatures or evil people.
If such a person were to ascend to the Martial Saint realm, it would be the best outcome for the Great Jin Dynasty and its people.
Zhao Li didn't inquire further about Qin Zheng's progress but instead led him away from the Grand Hall.
"Would you like to take a stroll through the Ta Wu Academy?"
As they walked, Zhao Li spoke.
Qin Zheng shook his head, then thought for a moment before asking, "How long have I been in there?"
He had been fully immersed in his enlightenment and advancement, not consciously perceiving the passing of time, so he wasn't aware of how long it had been.
"Ten days."
"Ten days?!"
Qin Zheng was a bit taken aback.
According to his perception, it hadn't been long at all, and he thought it had been a day at most.
"When observing and comprehending the Enlightenment Divine Stele, one's mind becomes so immersed that they lose track of external time, thinking it's been a short while, but in reality, a significant amount of time has passed outside," Zhao Li explained with a light laugh.
Qin Zheng nodded, and a sudden realization came to him.
This experience of observing the Enlightenment Divine Stele was just like the cultivation novels he had read in his past life, where a single period of seclusion for enlightenment could span a long time.
At this thought, his eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Ideas began to surface in his mind, reflecting on his process of comprehending the Divine Stele.
The golden-bodied statues in the Grand Hall, each clad in Taoist robes, exuded an air of immortality.
Among them, the array formation was clearly a teleportation array, which had transported him to the location of the Enlightenment Divine Stele.
That place seemed like a mystic realm, most likely not within the Ta Wu Academy but in a more secluded spot.
All of this could be attributed to the abilities of a cultivator.
What he had witnessed with the Gao family further confirmed the existence of cultivation methods in this realm.
One of the top martial geniuses in the Great Jin Dynasty, Qin Zheng possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts. With a strong sense of justice, he never showed mercy to demonic creatures or evil beings.
"If you want to stay in the capital, I can recommend you to the Ta Wu Academy."
Qin Zheng smiled lightly and shook his head, expressing his gratitude again, "Thank you for your consideration, but Qin Zheng is not suited for the capital."
Half a quarter of an hour later, the gates of the Ta Wu Academy appeared before the two of them.
At that moment, Qin Zheng's mind returned to the present.
"Alright, I've brought you here, and now I should return to my own matters."
Zhao Li smiled lightly, seeing that Qin Zheng had snapped out of his thoughts.
"Thank you so much, Senior!"
Qin Zheng clasped his hands together in gratitude.
"It's nothing significant."
Zhao Li waved his hand dismissively, then hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Why don't you stay in the capital? I can recommend you to the Ta Wu Academy."
Qin Zheng smiled lightly and shook his head, expressing his gratitude again, "Thank you for your consideration, but Qin Zheng is not suited for the capital."
As Qin Zheng heard these words, a sense of unease arose within him.
But since Zhao Li had already spoken, he couldn't continue pressing the matter, so he simply replied, "Alright."
After bowing again in gratitude, Qin Zheng took his leave from the Ta Wu Academy's gates and approached Yan Li and Wei Wushuang.
"It's been a long time since we last saw you, Young Master Qin!" Wei Wushuang greeted Qin Zheng with a smile.
"Sir Wei, what brings you to seek me out?" Qin Zheng inquired politely.
Wei Wushuang promptly responded, "Young Master Qin, you possess extraordinary talent, a rare Martial Genius. My brother and I would like to invite you to visit the Wei Clan's residence."
Qin Zheng lightly shook his head, intending to decline, but Wei Wushuang quickly added, "This time, we mainly want to discuss how we can persuade Wuji to return from Qingzhou. We also have some news about Qingzhou that we'd like to share with you."
These words stopped Qin Zheng just as he was about to speak.
His eyes flickered, and he nodded, saying, "Then I'll be troubling you."
"No trouble at all! Please, get on the carriage!" Wei Wushuang urged with a smile, extending his arm to guide Qin Zheng towards the grand carriage behind him.
As they entered the carriage, Yan Li immediately urged the Demon Horse forward, slowly leaving the Ta Wu Academy and heading towards the Wei Clan's mansion.
The carriage wheels rumbled as they began their journey.
Inside the carriage, Wei Wushuang's gaze frequently rested on Qin Zheng.
Through his perception, Qin Zheng's energy appeared calm and ordinary, even in terms of psychic perception, he seemed no different from an average person.
It was as if his essence, energy, and spirit had dissipated, and his martial cultivation had vanished.
But the more this was the case, the more his eyes shone with joy.
As members of a Martial Sage clan, they were well aware of the effects of the Eighty-One Transformations to Sage Scripture.
The energy returning to that of an ordinary person meant that the essence and energy had condensed, and only after reaching the Fifty-Four Transformations would such a state occur!
And reaching the Fifty-Four Transformations also implied the possibility of achieving the Martial Sage realm! With this thought, Wei Wushuang's gaze towards Qin Zheng grew increasingly eager.
"Young Master Qin," he suddenly spoke up.
"Hmm?" Qin Zheng responded.
"What are your thoughts on marriage? And would you be open to marrying a girl who is over a decade younger than you?" Wei Wushuang asked, his voice filled with anticipation.
Outside the carriage, Yan Li's expression remained calm, but inside, he was screaming: Second Young Master, the little miss is barely a month old!
Inside the carriage, silence descended.
"My mind is not here at the moment," Qin Zheng said after a moment.
A short while later, Qin Zheng spoke again, "Observing the Divine Stele has taken a toll on my mental energy. I'll take a rest, and you can call me when we arrive."
With that, Qin Zheng closed his eyes, effectively ignoring Wei Wushuang's further attempts at conversation.
"Alright," Wei Wushuang replied, his expression tinged with disappointment.
However, seeing that Qin Zheng truly seemed disinterested in the matter, he had no choice but to let it go.
The carriage fell into a complete silence.
An hour later, the carriage came to a stop in front of a lavish mansion.
"Young Master Qin, we've arrived," Wei Wushuang announced.
Qin Zheng opened his eyes almost simultaneously.
He hadn't truly rested; his psychic energy had been observing the surroundings and the lives of the capital's citizens.
As he stepped out of the carriage, he saw a broad-shouldered, scholarly-looking man standing at the mansion's entrance, awaiting his arrival.
Behind this man were over a dozen relatives, most of them young girls around the age of twenty-eight.
They all looked at Qin Zheng with curious eyes.
"Young Master Qin, your reputation precedes you, and it's well-deserved!"
"I am Wei Wuliang, the older brother of Wushuang and Wuji," Wei Wuliang introduced himself.
Qin Zheng's eyes flickered slightly as he took in the grand reception, and he bowed in greeting, "I am Qin Zheng, it's an honor to meet you, Sir Wei!"
"Let's continue this conversation inside!" Wei Wuliang smiled, leading Qin Zheng into the Wei Clan's residence.
Moments later, they entered the council chamber.
Wei Wuliang, Wei Wushuang, and Qin Zheng's silhouettes filled the room.
The Wei brothers exchanged a glance, about to speak, when Qin Zheng interjected, "What happened in Qingzhou? Could you tell me about it?"
His purpose for coming here was to understand this matter clearly.
Wei Wuliang's eyes flickered with thought, and he nodded, "Alright."
After a moment of contemplation, as if organizing his thoughts, he continued, "Since you've encountered the Gao Clan and visited the Uncertain Demon Den, you must have learned a lot."
Qin Zheng nodded in agreement.
Below Qingzhou, the Azure Dragon Remains were buried, and the Gao Clan had joined forces with the Demon Race to retrieve these remains, intending to cause the fall of Qingzhou.
However, Qin Zheng had already slain the Gao Clan members in Qingzhou, and the Half-step Martial Sage, Hua Qingyun, was stationed there. This matter should have been resolved.
But Wei Wuliang's expression turned serious as he spoke words that made Qin Zheng's face change, "Sacrificing Qingzhou can create several Martial Saints."
"The court is in constant debate over this matter, and the Emperor has yet to make a decision. But..."
"He has ordered Hua Qingyun, the Half-Saint, to return to the capital, and by now, he should be on his way back!"
(End of Chapter)
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