Chapter 266: Bestowing Supreme Treasures

Chapter 266: Bestowing Supreme Treasures

2024-11-19

"Natural Disaster!"

Gu Qingfeng emerged from his seclusion once again.

Listening to the reports from his subordinates and the information provided by the Information Panel, he gained some understanding of the events that occurred during his seclusion.

Natural disaster in Wu Province.

Three months of drought.

Gu Yang used the Dynasty's Fortune to bring down Sweet Dew.

Although Gu Qingfeng was aware of such imperial methods, he was still somewhat surprised upon learning about this.

He knew very well how vast Wu Province was.

Regardless of the rain-summoning techniques, even if he possessed such abilities, it would be extremely difficult to alter the weather of an entire province.

Even if Gu Qingfeng's strength could rival that of a Great Sage Realm expert.

However.

Strength is one thing.

Mystical abilities are another.

The two cannot be lumped together.

Afterward.

Gu Qingfeng looked at other sections of the Information Panel.

...

"Your Death Servant 'Gu Forty-Seven' was attacked by Demons 136598 times!"

"Your Death Servant 'Gu Forty-Seven' was attacked by Demons 123142 times!"

"Your Death Servant 'Gu Forty-Seven' broke through to the Second Level of the Divine Transformation Realm while fighting off a large number of Demons!"

"Your Death Servant 'Gu Forty-Seven' infiltrated a Demon sect, secretly stole from their treasure vault, and left with a large amount of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!"

"Your Death Servant 'Gu Forty-Seven' took Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures as well as Demon Cores, and advanced to the Third Level of the Divine Transformation Realm!"

"Your Death Servant 'Huang Xuan' accidentally rescued a severely injured and nearly dead expert, gained their favor, and was taken in as a personal disciple!"

"Your Death Servant 'Red Leaf' founded the Netherworld Pavilion, which has grown in reputation, attracting many independent cultivators and drawing the attention of various forces!"

"Your Death Servant 'Red Leaf' fortuitously obtained a great opportunity and advanced to the Second Level of the Divine Transformation Realm!"

"Your Death Servant 'Gu Wu' failed in his attempt to advance to the Dao Palace Realm and suffered some backlash, currently recovering from injuries!"

"Your Death Servant 'Huang Nine' obtained an opportunity within an ancient secret realm but was unfortunately ambushed by a powerful expert and perished!"

"Your Death Servant 'Zhang Yuan' was robbed and killed by a cultivation raider!"

"Your Death Servant..."

...

Since acquiring another three thousand Death Servants, Gu Qingfeng had let them grow on their own, causing the information on the Death Servant Panel to surge.

Almost every moment, new text refreshed on the panel.

Either a Death Servant obtained an opportunity, or they encountered a crisis, with some of the less fortunate ones perishing due to various accidents.

Of course.

While some perished due to bad luck, others advanced in cultivation due to good fortune.

However, so far, none of these Death Servants had managed to reach the Dao Palace Realm.

This showed that it was indeed not easy for ordinary cultivators to reach the Dao Palace Realm.

Subsequently.

Gu Qingfeng focused his attention on himself.

...

Name: Gu Qingfeng

Age: 56/6000

Realm: Ninth Level Dao Palace Realm

Martial Arts: Heavenly Vein True Scripture (Second Level), Heavenly Blade (Perfection), Vast Wilderness Fist Scripture (Perfection), Divine Sun Scripture (Perfection), Ancient Wasteland Sky Blade (Perfection), Purple Extreme Dao Canon (Perfection), Departing Wind True Scripture (Not Yet Entered the Door), Nirvana Dao Scripture (Grandmaster Chapter, Second Level), Heavenly Phoenix Divine Technique (Not Yet Entered the Door), Nine Heavens Scripture (Grandmaster Chapter, Third Level)



Enhancement Points: 1332

...

During this period, Gu Qingfeng's cultivation of the Nine Heavens Scripture made some progress, advancing from the first level of the Grandmaster Chapter to the third level.

However, the further he progressed, the more difficult it became to cultivate the Nine Heavens Scripture.

Based on Gu Qingfeng's estimation.

He would need at least one to two years to truly cultivate the Nine Heavens Scripture to the Divine Transformation Realm.

Of course.

This time frame, while not short for other cultivators, could be considered quite astonishing.

After all, from the time Gu Qingfeng started cultivating the Nine Heavens Scripture to now, it had been less than a year.

Even if he included the time afterward, it would take about three years to advance from nothing to the Divine Transformation Realm, which was extraordinary.

Even with his existing cultivation, making it relatively easier for him, such speed was unmatched by other Dao Palace Realm cultivators.

The Ancient Immortal Body played a significant role in this.

At the same time.

Gu Qingfeng was also studying the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Technique.

This mystical ability was much stronger than the Ancient Wasteland Sky Blade. After all, the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Technique was created by the Heavenly Phoenix Great Sage, far surpassing other mystical techniques and ultimate skills.

However, due to the power of the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Technique, Gu Qingfeng had yet to make much progress.

"Each level of the Divine Transformation Realm requires two hundred enhancement points. With my current thirteen hundred enhancement points, even if I invest all of them into the Nine Heavens Scripture, it would not be enough to cultivate it to the peak of the Divine Transformation Realm, let alone advance to the Dao Palace Realm."

Currently, the Divine Martial Dynasty faces no significant threats, so these Enhancement Points can be saved for later use when needed!

Gu Qingfeng looked at the more than a thousand Enhancement Points he had left and suppressed the urge to use them.

If it were in the past, he would not have left a single point behind. Every opportunity to improve, Gu Qingfeng would seize without hesitation.

But that was because there were too many threats. Whether it was sorcerers or evil spirits, they were like sharp blades hanging over his head, forcing Gu Qingfeng to enhance his strength as much as possible to deal with any troubles that might arise at any moment.

However, the Divine Martial Dynasty is now relatively safe, and Gu Qingfeng's current strength is enough to handle most problems.

Therefore, he is not in a hurry to use the Enhancement Points to boost his cultivation.

The best approach is to rely on his own talent and cultivate the Nine Heavens Scripture to the highest level. When he reaches a point where he can no longer advance, he can then use the Enhancement Points to break through directly.

At that time, there might be a chance to reach the Sage Realm.

"Someone, come here!"

"Yes, Lord, what are your orders?"

A Secret Guard responded to the call.

Gu Qingfeng said, "Have Gu Huang come to the Gu Family Manor."

"Yes, Lord!"

—

An hour later.

Gu Yang arrived gracefully.

"Father called me here, is there something important?"

He was handling government affairs when he received Gu Qingfeng's message and came immediately.

Gu Yang knew very well that his father would not usually ask him to come, so if he was summoned now, it must be for something important.

On the way, Gu Yang had speculated about many possibilities, but he still couldn't guess what Gu Qingfeng wanted.

So, upon seeing Gu Qingfeng, he directly asked about his doubts.

As Gu Yang finished speaking, Gu Qingfeng flipped his hand, and a black ancient pennant appeared in his palm.

"This is the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant. I have no use for it, so I will give it to you for protection."

"Ten Thousand Souls Pennant... Is it the treasure from the Ten Thousand Souls Sect back then?"

Gu Yang looked at the black pennant in front of him, his expression slightly stunned, seemingly not understanding Gu Qingfeng's intentions.

He knew about the Ten Thousand Souls Sect, a minor sect that the Divine Martial Dynasty could destroy with a mere sneeze. The supreme treasure of such a weak sect seemed to have no real value to him.

"That's correct, this is the supreme treasure of the Ten Thousand Souls Sect. Don't underestimate it. Even I can't discern the origins of the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant. When the Ten Thousand Souls Sect obtained this treasure, they merely let it gather dust."

Gu Qingfeng naturally saw through Gu Yang's thoughts and smiled faintly.

"When I destroyed the Ancient Wasteland Holy Land, this Ten Thousand Souls Pennant devoured the blood, flesh, and souls of many cultivators from the Ancient Wasteland Holy Land. Now, it is far more powerful than before."

"This Ten Thousand Souls Pennant now harbors three Half-Sage Realm monstrosities, nine Ninth Level Dao Palace Realm monstrosities, and thirty-six Ninth Level Divine Transformation Realm monstrosities!"

"With such power, as long as no Sage appears, you can dominate the world with this treasure!"

After hearing Gu Qingfeng's words, Gu Yang's eyes were filled with shock as he looked at the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant.

Three Half-Sage Realm monstrosities!

Nine Ninth Level Dao Palace Realm monstrosities!

Thirty-six Ninth Level Divine Transformation Realm monstrosities!

Gu Yang never imagined that this seemingly ordinary black pennant could possess such terrifying power.

Although Gu Yang now has the Divine Phoenix Tower, a Great Sage Weapon, in his possession, the power of a Great Sage Weapon is not something anyone can easily wield.

With his current cultivation, Gu Yang can only mobilize a small portion of the Divine Phoenix Tower's power.

Even so, that small portion of power is enough to suppress any Divine Transformation Realm cultivator and even kill a typical Dao Palace Realm cultivator.

However, in terms of practical use, it cannot compare to the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant.

This is not to say that the Divine Phoenix Tower is inferior to the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant.

Rather, the former requires a certain level of cultivation to activate, while the latter is much simpler to use.

After all, the monstrosities inside the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant have already been nurtured. If they are used to fight, the cultivator holding the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant will suffer minimal depletion.

The biggest issue is that if the monstrosities inside the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant are destroyed, it will be a permanent loss.

Nevertheless, the power of the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant is undeniable.

As Gu Qingfeng said, with such a supreme treasure, as long as no Sage appears, the holder can dominate the world.

Immediately, Gu Qingfeng erased his mark on the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant and had Gu Yang imprint his divine consciousness on it.

Instantly, Gu Yang felt a connection to the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant.

"Thank you, Father, for this treasure!"

Gu Yang's face showed a smile he couldn't suppress, clearly very fond of the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant.

Such a supreme treasure is far more important to Gu Yang now than obtaining the Divine Phoenix Tower.

Gu Qingfeng said, "The origin of the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant is not simple. If it can continue to be nurtured, it might one day truly give birth to a mysterious entity that can rival a Sage, or even a Great Sage!"

However.

There was one point that Gu Qingfeng did not mention.

To truly give birth to a mysterious entity that can rival a Sage or even a Great Sage, the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant would need to devour an unimaginable number of living beings.

If the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant fell into the hands of others, Gu Qingfeng was naturally worried that they might be tempted by such a supreme treasure and commit mass slaughter.

But for Gu Yang, Gu Qingfeng still had faith.

"When the Great Contention Era arrives, the Ancient Desolate Realm will surely descend into chaos. At that time, the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant will have its use. But for now, it is impossible to nurture the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant."

Gu Yang said.

Unless they were to destroy another force on par with the Ancient Wasteland Holy Land, then the Ten Thousand Souls Pennant would have a chance to advance.

However, if the Divine Martial Dynasty were to truly do so, it would inevitably become a target for all.

Previously, the destruction of the Ancient Wasteland Holy Land was justified, and even other forces had no grounds to object.

But if they were to destroy other forces without any reason, the remaining forces would inevitably be in a state of self-preservation.

At that time.

There might be some forces willing to go to any lengths to wipe out the Divine Martial Dynasty from the Ancient Desolate Realm.

Gu Yang had no doubt about this.

Therefore.

The Ten Thousand Souls Pennant was his trump card, but to truly enhance the power of this supreme treasure, he would have to wait for the right opportunity.

Afterward.

Gu Yang took his leave and departed.

Gu Qingfeng also re-entered seclusion.

---

Time passed.

Soon, several months had gone by.

Since the descent of sweet dew several months ago, the drought in Wu Province had been greatly alleviated, and the vast Wu Province had once again come to life.

However.

This situation did not last long, and Wu Province experienced another prolonged drought that lasted for several months.

Moreover.

This drought only affected Wu Province and did not spread to other regions.

Upon receiving this news, Gu Yang’s expression turned grim.

"Another drought!"

The previous suppression of the natural disaster in Wu Province had already cost the Divine Martial Dynasty a significant amount of dynastic luck. If they were to continue using dynastic luck to alter the weather, it would only further reduce the Divine Martial Dynasty’s fortune.

At this moment.

A minister respectfully said, "The natural disaster in Wu Province is indeed unusual. Although droughts have occurred in the Nine Provinces before, they have rarely lasted this long."

"Furthermore, since His Majesty established the Divine Martial Dynasty and cast the Nine Cauldrons to stabilize the Nine Provinces, the world has been peaceful and the people have lived in prosperity. Such a situation should not lead to natural disasters."

"So I suspect that the natural disaster in Wu Province may have a root cause. I believe His Majesty should send someone to thoroughly investigate this matter to see if there are any malevolent forces causing chaos!"

Hearing his words.

Other ministers also voiced their agreement.

In their view, natural disasters generally occurred during the decline of a dynasty or due to the chaos caused by malevolent forces, which would anger the heavens and bring about natural disasters.

But now, the Divine Martial Dynasty was thriving, and the people were loyal. There was no reason for such severe natural disasters to occur.

If it were not for the imperial edict issued by Gu Yang a few months ago to bring down sweet dew in Wu Province, the prolonged drought would have turned Wu Province into a barren land.

At that time.

The number of casualties among the people would have been incalculable.

Hearing this.

Gu Yang fell into deep thought.

At this moment.

Yan Yun said, "Your Majesty, the ministers’ words are reasonable. In the past, the previous dynasty also experienced natural disasters, but most of them were caused by malevolent forces."

"Given the unusual nature of the natural disaster in Wu Province, a thorough investigation is necessary!"

Hearing these words.

Gu Yang made a decision.

"South Yueshan!"

"Your subject is here!"

"I order you to lead the Sky Patrol Guard to Wu Province immediately and thoroughly investigate the cause of the drought. I give you one month!"

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will definitely uncover the cause of the drought in Wu Province within one month. If there are indeed malevolent forces causing chaos, I will eliminate them and not fail your trust!"

South Yueshan stepped forward, bowed, and said solemnly.

The other ministers saw this and did not object.

To investigate matters in Wu Province, the Sky Patrol Guard was indeed the right choice.

Moreover.

With South Yueshan, a Divine Transformation Realm expert, leading the team, even if there were any complications, his strength would be sufficient to handle them.

After the court session ended, South Yueshan immediately led the Sky Patrol Guard and headed straight for Wu Province.

(End of Chapter)

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