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Chapter 317: Yan Kingdom's Backup Plan, the Three Changes of the Ji Clan
Chapter 317: Yan Kingdom's Backup Plan, the Three Changes of the Ji Clan
"Phew~ I've seen a lot of people who betray their friends, but this is the first time I've seen someone who betrays their own son." Ji Shan panted heavily. After witnessing his father's strength, he dared not be too loud, for fear of getting a beating if he was heard.
From the fact that the dragon didn't chase him, he could tell that his father still loved him. Otherwise, with Qin Muye's character, the dragon would have certainly pursued him and caused havoc.
"How do you fight this thing? The strongest special forces instructor is dead, and nine out of ten students from Xuqing Academy have been wiped out. This is a massive blow to the Yan Kingdom, and internal and external troubles are inevitable."
"Unless the Yan Kingdom has some backup plan, otherwise, its position is in grave danger."
Ji Shan hid in an abandoned unfinished building, still feeling the lingering fear.
That dragon was very powerful and hadn't even exerted its full strength. It was likely because it had lost its mind. Ji Shan could sense that the dragon was acting purely on instinct, and due to the lotus on its head, its instincts were quite scattered.
It was as if each part of its body had its own mind.
However, this was not something he could fight. They were not on the same level.
It's true that a tiger in the plains can be bullied by dogs, but the prerequisite is that you have to be a full-grown dog. How could a puppy that hasn't even opened its eyes bully a tiger?
"This is Jingdu, the capital of the Yan Kingdom. They will never allow the dragon to enter the city. Otherwise, it would cause a huge uproar. The intelligence about the special forces and Xuqing Academy being wiped out must have already been reported to the higher-ups."
"But why is there no response?"
According to Ji Shan's thinking, they should have launched missiles by now. Modernized thermal weapons enhanced by spirit energy are incredibly powerful. Even if they couldn't kill the dragon, they should have some effect.
Instead, everything remained eerily calm.
"Unless the Yan Kingdom has cultivators capable of dealing with the dragon!" Ji Shan instantly understood the situation.
He was quite intelligent and could guess as much.
After hiding for about ten minutes, a loud noise erupted.
Then came the roar of the dragon, like an injured wild beast, clearly indicating that a battle had begun.
He could only pray that the person fighting the dragon could withstand his father's insidious attacks. That kind of pollution, indescribable and terrifying, was like a leech on the soul, horrifying to behold.
If not for his profession, which Qin Muye had created, he wouldn't have been able to escape either.
His mind left his body, and his spiritual energy manipulated various fields and forces, his gaze landing on the distant Liu Family Manor.
A figure in a long robe was casting various spells, fighting the enormous dragon.
"This is... numerological magic???"
Ji Shan's expression shifted. The incantations the individual employed were not part of his Xuqing Academy training but rather a fusion of numerological sorcery. These spells were not only potent but also shrouded in mystery, enabling the person to suppress the dragon.
However, it wasn't without drawbacks; this kind of magic was somewhat life-draining.
This scene left Ji Shan entranced: "I never thought such a method existed. It seems I shouldn't underestimate the people of the world."
The person's actions opened a new door for Ji Shan. He knew numerological magic; it was one of his professional talents. Clearly, when Qin Muye developed the Qi Cultivator profession, he had included this aspect.
As for the lifespan cost... he wasn't worried at all. Qin Muye had said he no longer had any lifespan restrictions.
Observing the figure's movements, his mind was filled with various spells and ideas colliding.
"Heaven sends the killing aura!"
Ji Shan pointed, and spiritual energy flowed, using numerological magic to manipulate the qi and summon lightning.
In an instant, a bolt of lightning appeared in the clear, cloudless sky.
This was just one application of "Heaven sends the killing aura," which could also be used against clouds, fog, wind, and fire, essentially making it multiple spells in one.
"Heaven sends the killing aura, shifting stars and constellations; Earth sends the killing aura, dragons and snakes rise from the land; Man sends the killing aura, heaven and earth are overturned."
As he was halfway through the ultimate move, Ji Shan immediately stopped. It wasn't because the move was ineffective, but because he was not strong enough.
"Not enough spiritual energy, and my soul is too weak to withstand this move." Ji Shan felt somewhat helpless. His strength couldn't keep up with his insight.
As for the idea that one's strength would naturally increase with an increase in insight, that was impossible.
Becoming stronger is a process of accumulation. Ji Shan was not Qin Muye; he needed to go through this process of cultivation. This process required resources, whether it be environmental energy or rare treasures. It was not like in a fantasy story where a sudden epiphany would result in an immediate level-up. Even a level-up required a solid foundation. Without sufficient support, how could one level up?
Ji Shan was indeed a son of destiny, but not his father’s destiny. He could not create things out of thin air.
He had only recently become a Qi Cultivator, and to have achieved this level of strength was a testament to his diligence. This was 4th Tier strength, and if compared to the natives of the dungeon, he could be called a genius without exaggeration.
Think about it; the president of Xuqing Academy took eighteen years to reach the 4th Tier. Now, Ji Shan had reached the actual strength of the 4th Tier in just two months, as if he were riding a rocket. Moreover, once he returned, he could still level up. The growth potential of a Mythical-level profession was quite terrifying.
"The dragon is going to lose," Ji Shan could already see the outcome.
Sure enough, the figure used a bolt of heavenly lightning to completely finish off the heavily wounded dragon.
On one hand, the figure was very powerful, and on the other, the dragon itself could not unleash its full strength, which led to this result.
Ji Shan also noticed that the figure's use of heavenly lightning had a similar effect to his own "Heaven Sends the Killing Aura."
Just as he was about to return his spirit, he suddenly felt a sharp pain erupt from his spirit.
"Bad, I've been discovered," Ji Shan couldn't help but feel alarmed, and his spirit quickly returned.
His spirit was too weak, which is why the other party noticed the change in his qi and even tracked him down.
After returning, he immediately ran away. The other party was also a master of numerological magic and was skilled in divination, so staying would make it easy for him to be caught.
However, just as he turned to run, he saw a figure in a green robe blocking the door.
He naturally recognized the person—it was the one who had injured him with numerological magic. He didn't expect the person to be so fast, considering the distance between the two places was tens of kilometers.
"You have traces of the 'Three Changes of the Ji Clan' on you. Tell me, where are you from?" The green-robed figure asked calmly, and Ji Shan couldn't tell what he was thinking.
"The 'Three Changes of the Ji Clan'? What is that? I cultivate the 'I Ching' that my father compiled for me," Ji Shan said, his mind racing to figure out how to escape.
In the end, he concluded that the best course of action was to call for his father.
"Do you have the surname Ji?" The green-robed figure suddenly asked.
This made Ji Shan hesitate for a moment: "Is that a problem?"
"The 'Three Changes of the Ji Clan' is famous throughout the world. Your father is likely a member of the Ji Clan. Tell me your name, perhaps I know him," the green-robed figure said without making a move.
"Ji Wu Ming, what of it?" Ji Shan reported Qin Muye's identity.
Upon hearing this, the green-robed figure frowned: "So it's that branch of the Ji Clan. There should only be you and your father left in that branch."
"Have you considered returning to the clan?" The green-robed figure added.
At this point, Ji Shan couldn't help but understand that this person was likely a relative of his father.
Ji Shan also breathed a sigh of relief; at least he didn't have to call for his father.
"Is there any benefit to it?" Ji Shan asked.
"You can study the secret 'Three Changes of the Ji Clan.' The 'I Ching' you have is merely an inferior version of it," the green-robed figure said with a hint of pride.
"..." Ji Shan was speechless. This person clearly didn't know the value of a Mythical-level profession.
'I'll go along with it and see what the 'Three Changes' are like; they seem quite extraordinary.' Qin Muye transmitted a message to Ji Shan: 'Also, dig into the identity; there might be some benefits. We'll split it 50-50.'
'Why should I do all the work and split it with you?' Ji Shan thought, slightly annoyed.
'Will you go, and split it 50-50?'
'Yes!'
Ji Shan felt confident; he actually wanted to see the 'Three Changes' himself.
"Alright, let's do it this way," Ji Shan thought that his status as a son of destiny was at work again; otherwise, he wouldn't have such good luck.
The green-robed figure was somewhat surprised. He had expected Ji Shan to argue, but he didn't expect him to agree so easily. However, he didn't think too much about it. The Ji Clan was now in decline, and it was rare to have a good seedling. It was natural to nurture such talent, or else the Ji Clan would surely fall into decline.
(End of Chapter)
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