Chapter 184: Power Shift! Heavenly Fortune City! Gambling Treasures!

Chapter 184: Power Shift! Heavenly Fortune City! Gambling Treasures!

Little Immortal Sect, Peak of a Small Mountain.

Su Changqing's aura surged, and dazzling five-colored light enveloped his body.

He clenched his fist at his abdomen, and endless spiritual energy from the heavens and earth rushed towards it, gathering at the tip of his fist.

As time passed, a terrifying oppressive force emanated from his iron fist.

Crack!

Su Changqing's forehead glistened with sweat, and the mountains within a few hundred zhang radius constantly emitted mournful sounds of cracking.

When the power on his fist made him feel like he was about to lose control,

Whoosh!

A small, swirling fist seal appeared on Su Changqing's Celestial Spirit, and a Dao Rhythm emerged in the azure sky.

"Celestial Accumulation Fist, the Life-Linked Dao Seal is finally complete."

Seeing this, Su Changqing smiled lightly. As his right sleeve tore, the fist that had gathered terrifying power shot out like a rainbow.

Boom!

A small mountain in the distance shook violently and collapsed.

"The fist seal is complete. It's not too late to try merging multiple divine abilities later."

Su Changqing retracted his Life-Linked Dao Seal and wiped the sweat from his forehead with satisfaction.

After Wu Jiuling recovered, Su Changqing also didn't slack off. He had been diligently cultivating these days.

He understood that he and his teacher would face a fierce battle when they visited the Liu family.

He didn't want his teacher to experience his senior brother's regret again.

During these peaceful days, Su Changqing, who rarely had time to himself, perfected the secret techniques and Daoist methods he had learned throughout his cultivation.

At the same time, his comprehension of the Divine Spirit Realm had also advanced by leaps and bounds.

The biggest change was in his Origin Sword Body! When he first obtained this sword body, Su Changqing couldn't unleash much power.

His spiritual energy was depleted, and his physical strength alone couldn't unleash the true might of the sword body.

Now, with the Spirit Seed within him and spiritual energy coursing through his meridians, the power of the sword body began to show.

Moreover, the utility of spiritual energy didn't stop there.

Su Changqing's previously unattainable secret techniques, such as the 'Step on Lotus' from the 'Divine Footwork' and the 'Sword Emperor Seal' from the Sword Emperor's legacy, could now unleash their formidable power.

Most importantly, the birth of spiritual energy within him had made Su Changqing's physical body even stronger!

The nurturing of spiritual energy had broken through the limits of the Divine Body Realm.

The life fire burning at the center of the world had grown larger after his breakthrough, now capable of amplifying his true form's strength by six times!

In summary, Su Changqing, who had broken through to the Divine Spirit Realm, had transformed entirely, and his combat power had skyrocketed!

"It's probably not enough. I'll strive to condense the Life-Linked Dao Seal before the time comes, using the 'Martial Apex Divine Control Fist' that Teacher passed on."

Without much rest, after condensing a Dao seal, Su Changqing immersed himself in cultivation again.

After entering the Divine Spirit Realm, Wu Jiuling had taught him a fist technique, a top-grade Heaven-ranked Martial Apex Divine Control Fist.

According to Wu Yong, this fist technique originated from the Martial Apex Mountain in the Northern Domain. It was majestic and domineering, with immense explosive power.

It perfectly complemented Su Changqing's current close-quarters combat, addressing his shortage of secret techniques.

However, this fist technique was challenging to comprehend. After five days, he had barely entered the initial stage of mastery.

Nevertheless, Su Changqing hadn't noticed that during his cultivation, the people in the stone hall had fallen silent, struck by his progress.

"It's been seven days. How many Dao seals has Young Master Su condensed?" Old Sun asked in a daze.

"Four."

Fubo spoke calmly, but his lips twitched as he said, "Splitting Light Shadow Sword, Heavenly Demon Divine Illusion, Celestial Accumulation Fist, and a sword technique from the Little Immortal Sect."

"But in a few more days, the fist technique passed down by Martial Senior Wu should be ready too."

Upon hearing this, the few people in the stone hall fell silent.

Among the techniques Su Changqing cultivated, only Splitting Light Shadow Sword was an Earth-ranked upper-grade technique; the rest were all Heaven-ranked.

Heaven-ranked secret techniques required at least a year or two of cultivation, even for a Celestial Talent.

But for Su Changqing, it was like a wholesale purchase; he condensed a Dao seal every other day.

Although he had previously comprehended these secret techniques, how long had Su Changqing been cultivating?

In less than a year, he had already condensed seven or eight Life-Linked Dao Seals on his body.

This was all while Su Changqing hadn't secluded himself but had been constantly on the move.

If he had calmed down and focused on comprehension for a few months, how many Dao seals would he condense?

Thinking of this, the people present fell even quieter, once again recognizing the terrifying insight of Su Changqing.

"Young Master, look at your Senior Brother Changqing. Keep it up!"

Old Sun spoke up after glancing at Wu Yong, who was beside him.

Wu Yong: ???

"I'd have to be crazy to compete with my senior brother. He..."

Wu Yong struggled for a while before weakly saying, "He's not human; he's a godsend from heaven."

Hearing this, Fubo and Old Sun smiled and shook their heads.

"Changqing, it's time to go."

Just then, Wu Jiuling's voice echoed from the back of the stone hall.

After a few days of stabilization, his condition had reached the pinnacle of perfection.

Wu Jiuling strode forward, his vigor seemed capable of piercing through heaven and earth.

"Senior Brother,"

Feeling the awe-inspiring aura emanating from Wu Jiuling, Fubo and the others respectfully bowed.

Near-Emperor Peak, an invincible cultivation level in this world.

"Teacher, the actual day is in two days. Why are we leaving now?"

After finishing his cultivation, Su Changqing came to the hall and asked, puzzled.

"The early bird catches the worm."

Wu Jiuling and Fubo nodded, then looked at Su Changqing and smiled,

"I'm going to borrow something, so we don't have to take the old route.

"You can set off two days early and help me prepare a gift for the Liu Family."

"The Liu Family is located at the border of the Southern and Western Domains, very close to the Purple Heaven Kingdom."

"Haven't you always wanted to travel to the capital? You can spend a couple of days there and prepare the gift along the way."

Hearing that he could visit the capital of the Purple Heaven Kingdom, Su Changqing's eyes immediately lit up.

That was one of the legendary Ten Kingdoms, and growing up in Greenhill Village, he had never been to such a grand place.

However, when he heard that he needed to prepare a gift for the Liu Family, Su Changqing couldn't help but be puzzled.

"Teacher, we are going to avenge Senior Brother, and we still need to prepare a gift?"

Wu Jiuling smiled and said, "Reason comes first. Since we are attending a birthday banquet, it wouldn't be right to go empty-handed."

"Whatever it is, whether it's a bell or a coffin, you decide when the time comes."

Fubo and Old Sun, who were standing nearby, nodded solemnly when they heard the first part of Wu Jiuling's words.

No wonder he was a respected elder; even with mortal enemies, he still adhered to principles and propriety.

But when they heard the second part, their mouths twitched, and Wu Yong was amazed.

Indeed, a martial artist is a martial artist; their virtue doesn't necessarily improve with their cultivation.

"Alright."

Su Changqing nodded, feeling both amused and exasperated, already imagining the Liu Family's fury.

"Since this is a journey, I won't assign you a protector. You'll be more comfortable that way."

As he spoke, Wu Jiuling stepped forward, formed a seal with his fingers, and a streak of light entered Su Changqing's body.

"This seal will not activate within the same realm. If someone tries to bully you, even a Near-Emperor need not be feared."

"Once a Great Power makes a move, I will be there within an hour."

Fubo, who had been somewhat worried, immediately felt relieved upon hearing this.

Although the Southern Domain was not very safe, with the divine sense protection of Su Nan and Li Qingchen, and the seal technique of Wu Jiuling, it would be very difficult for Su Changqing to die.

Adding the Heaven-Shielding Barrier and the remaining teleportation array, it would be nearly impossible.

"Thank you, Teacher." Su Changqing smiled and nodded.

"In two days, don't wait for me. Once you enter the Liu Family, do as you please, and don't give anyone any face."

"I will be deep within the Liu Family, waiting for you to wipe away the shame on your Senior Brother and bring back his remains."

"Everything else, leave to me."

Wu Jiuling had been harboring a grudge for a long time. When his disciple was humiliated, he could only watch helplessly.

Now, as his disciple returned to the Liu Family, he would not help him! But this time, the right to turn the tables was in his hands.

He would not rest until the Liu Family was in utter chaos.

"Teacher, rest assured!"

Su Changqing nodded heavily and said with determination, "I will make sure Senior Brother can vent his frustration."

Wu Jiuling gazed at Su Changqing for a moment, then disappeared with a loud laugh.

...

Purple Heaven Kingdom, Heavenly Fortune City.

As the capital of the Purple Heaven Kingdom, Heavenly Fortune City sprawled across the land, vast and boundless.

At the grand and magnificent city gates, carriages and horses flowed like a long river, and the noise was incessant.

Inside, there were both cultivators and commoners, bustling and lively.

"What a huge city, what a vibrant 'life'."

Outside the city gates, a dusty and bright-eyed youth closed his eyes, feeling the surroundings, a gentle smile on his face.

This person was none other than Su Changqing, who had crossed the teleportation array and rushed all the way here.

For the first time traveling alone, everything felt incredibly fresh.

Crowds that stretched as far as the eye could see, a mix of laughter and tears, enveloped him in a thick atmosphere of the mundane world.

He couldn't describe the feeling, but he undoubtedly liked it.

Compared to the isolated cultivation holy lands, the capital of the mundane world felt more real to him.

"Hey kid, are you coming or not?"

At that moment, an old man looked at Su Changqing, who was at the front of the queue, and urged him.

"Ha, I'm coming."

Hearing the special accent, Su Changqing felt a sudden sense of familiarity.

He smiled gently, nodded, and then strode into the city.

Inside the city, the crowd was bustling, shops lined the streets, and vendors called out their wares tirelessly.

"Let's get the gift prepared first, and then I'll take a good look around."

In Heavenly Fortune City, commoners were not unfamiliar with cultivators.

After a simple inquiry, Su Changqing learned about a few places in the city that sold weapons.

Although Wu Jiuling said to prepare a simple gift, it couldn't be too shabby.

If it got smashed by a Liu Family disciple before he even entered the door, it would be a bit embarrassing.

With this in mind, Su Changqing made his way to the center of the city.

Soon, a sizable pavilion came into view.

"Mystic Star Spirit Armory, this will do."

Su Changqing smiled and strode into the building.

When he left the Little Immortal Sect, Wu Yong had given him a good amount of spirit stones and other necessities for his travels.

Plus, he wasn't buying top-tier weapons; as long as the hardness was sufficient, it shouldn't cost too much.

"Welcome, young sir. What type of weapon are you looking for?"

As soon as he entered, a shop assistant greeted him with a broad smile.

Su Changqing took a quick look; the pavilion was large and had seven floors, with a steady stream of customers, making it quite popular.

"Are there any bell-like weapons available?"

Su Changqing asked politely, "It doesn't need to be of high-grade, as long as it's sturdy and large enough."

"A bell weapon?" The shopkeeper was taken aback, then hesitated, "Very few people use such weapons, and we don't have any here."

"How about checking the fifth floor?"

"The fifth floor has various exotic weapons collected from all over the continent. You might find what you're looking for there."

"But there are both genuine and fake items there. Most are consigned by vendors, so whether you can buy something satisfactory depends on your discernment."

Su Changqing found this intriguing and thanked the shopkeeper. After several rounds of authentication, he finally reached the fifth floor of the Spirit Artifacts Pavilion.

There were fewer people here, but most were dressed in luxurious attire, exuding an extraordinary aura, clearly of noble status.

They carefully examined each peculiar weapon, sometimes frowning, sometimes deep in thought.

"What's so special about these weapons?" Su Changqing wondered, approaching a stall selling weapons and picking one up to inspect.

It was an iron ruler with engraved patterns, appearing ancient and simple. It felt heavy in his hand.

"This ruler is called the Heaven Measuring Scale, a lower-grade Earth-ranked weapon, priced at thirty thousand middle-grade spirit stones."

"This item is consigned, and the buyer must judge its quality. All sales are final, and no refunds will be given."

As Su Changqing approached, an elderly man who seemed to be in charge spoke indifferently.

"Heaven Measuring Scale?" Su Changqing's lips twitched, but he looked at the ruler in his hand with some confusion.

A lower-grade Earth-ranked weapon, even if it was less popular, should be more expensive than thirty thousand middle-grade spirit stones.

"Could it be fake?" Su Changqing's eyes narrowed with suspicion, but after examining it closely, he couldn't be sure.

Whether it was the engraved patterns or the feel in his hand, it didn't seem like a fake.

"This is a Gambling Artifact."

Noticing Su Changqing's confusion, the elderly manager explained, "Before refinement, spiritual power cannot be infused into it."

"As for divine sense, secret techniques, Daoist methods, and the like, any means that won't damage the artifact can be used."

"The Gambling Artifacts method was passed down from the Boundless Sea."

"Along with it came divine-like forgery techniques and numerous indistinguishable Ocean Burial Treasures."

"If you're not confident, it's best not to buy anything from the fifth floor, young master."

Su Changqing found this intriguing, never imagining such a practice existed among cultivators.

"Forgery..."

Su Changqing pondered for a moment, then raised his eyes, and two sacred golden wheel shadows appeared in his eyes, focusing on the ruler.

In an instant, the ruler's interior and exterior were laid bare, revealing all deceptions.

Heart Wheel - Dispelling Illusions, one of the supreme secrets of the Buddhist path, could see through all illusions and falsehoods.

As Su Changqing activated the Heart Wheel, the originally ancient-looking ruler appeared as mere scrap metal in his eyes, devoid of any mystical qualities.

"Hmm?"

At that moment, a young man with an extraordinary aura stood not far from Su Changqing, having just caught a glimpse of the fleeting golden wheel in Su Changqing's eyes.

Although he didn't deliberately look at Su Changqing, a sense of being completely exposed without any secrets suddenly surged into his heart.

"Interesting..."

The youth's eyes gleamed slightly, and he subtly moved closer to Su Changqing.

Su Changqing paid no attention, only smiling wryly at the ruler in his hand.

A wrapped-up piece of junk was being sold for thirty thousand middle-grade spirit stones; what a bold price!

But upon further thought, without the Heart Wheel technique, he wouldn't have been able to see through the true nature of this item.

"I didn't expect the Heart Wheel - Dispelling Illusions to have such a use."

Shaking his head, Su Changqing looked at the numerous weapons on the fifth floor and muttered to himself,

"Never mind, it's better to just choose something and leave. It's just business; no need to ruin someone else's opportunity."

With that thought, Su Changqing stopped looking at other weapons and focused on finding the bell-type treasure he needed.

With the Heart Wheel, his inspection was swift, and he could usually determine if something was suitable with just a glance or two.

There were many bell-type weapons on the fifth floor, but most were just for show.

Before long, Su Changqing had covered half the floor.

Just as he casually glanced around, a small, old, and rusty bronze bell caught his eye.

Instinctively activating the Heart Wheel, Su Changqing looked at it, not expecting much.

Suddenly, a dazzling golden light flashed, briefly stinging his eyes.

"Hmm?"

Su Changqing's eyes lit up, and he reached out to take the bell.

But at that moment, a sound of wind slicing through the air reached his ears.

"I want this bell!"

Su Changqing's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and a five-colored light flashed beneath his feet, making him disappear from his original spot.

When he reappeared, he already held the bell in his hand.

"You're too late, fellow cultivator."

Su Changqing smiled and turned to the manager, "How much for this? I'll take it."

"This..."

The manager glanced at the youth with a dark expression and hesitated.

"You bought it?"

The youth patted his sleeve and walked forward slowly, looking at Su Changqing and saying indifferently,

"If you don't want to die, put it down."

(End of Chapter)

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