Chapter 172: Chapter 160: Gift! The Change in Xuan Qingzi!
Southern Region, Wu family.
Since the Array enlightenment, three days have passed in the blink of an eye.
On the morning of the third day, an excited laugh suddenly resounded above the Wu family.
"Hahaha, this young master has achieved a Divine Body!"
With the laughter, a pavilion suddenly exploded, and Wu Yong leaped out, shrouded in endless array patterns.
A surging killing intent emanated from him, and with a gentle wave of his sleeve, numerous array patterns shot out, shattering the ground within a hundred feet.
That formidable attacking power made Wu Yong even more excited.
With Su Changqing’s help, the Ten Thousand Dragons Roaring Heaven Killing Array was completely engraved within him.
Although he had yet to fully comprehend this killing array’s essence, even a slight understanding had already boosted his cultivation to the peak of the Divine Body.
As his understanding of the killing array continues to increase, so too will his cultivation and combat power.
The killing array Su Changqing engraved in him was like burying a treasure within his body, waiting for him to keep digging.
"Hahaha great, my son’s divine skill has finally succeeded!"
Seeing Wu Yong’s formidable Divine Body, Wu De laughed heartily as well.
"Uncle Wu."
After coming out of seclusion, Su Changqing looked at Wu De, cupped his hands in salute, and smiled:
"We’ve disturbed you for long enough, we should leave now, or we might miss the opening of the Celestial Demon Pool."
These past two days, Wu Jiuling had already sent him a message once, and they couldn’t delay any longer.fr\(e)ew(e)b.(n)o (v)(e)l.com
"Yes, yes, it’s time to hurry off."
Wu Yong nodded quickly upon hearing this, "The Little Immortal Sect has only ten spots, I must hurry back to snatch one."
Su Changqing didn’t need to worry about the spots, as he was specially approved by the Demon Race.
But for the other spots, there was evidently some competition, and in this, Wu Yong was now very confident.
"Alright, I had hoped Changqing could stay longer, but it will have to wait for another time."
Wu De pondered for a moment, gritted his teeth, and took out two spatial rings, giving one to Wu Yong and one to Su Changqing.
Next to him, Xuan Qingzi raised an eyebrow but then just smiled without saying anything.
Instead, Wu Yong frowned, handed his spatial ring to Xuan Qingzi, and then looked at Wu De,
"What about mine, dad?"
Wu De was stunned, then angrily communicated, "You little brat, do you know what’s inside there!"
"There are two Ten Thousand Miles Instantaneous Arrays, and two Array Plates capable of inscribing heaven-concealing formations!"
"And you just casually gave it to your fellow disciple?"
It wasn’t that Wu De was stingy, but the contents of the spatial ring were too precious.
The Ten Thousand Miles Instantaneous Array was a priceless life-saving artifact.
The Array Plates capable of inscribing heaven-concealing formations were crafted from the finest materials.
Knowing the realm of demons was unsafe, these things were for Su Changqing and Wu Yong’s protection.
Even though Su Changqing wasn’t part of the Wu family, he had greatly benefited them, and was worth such gifts.
But this Xuan Qingzi, who did he even know?
For ordinary trinkets, it was okay, but such precious things, even a quasi-emperor would be envious, and Wu Yong casually gave them away?
"I appreciate Wu Junior Brother’s kindness, but I cannot accept this without merit."
Xuan Qingzi chuckled indifferently, handing the spatial ring back to Wu De.
Wu De felt a little embarrassed seeing this, but before he could put it away, Wu Yong’s frustrated voice came through.
"You old fool without eyes, this is the successor of the Spirit Yao Dao Sect, the current divine calculator!"
"Usually, people would kill for the opportunity to gift him treasures!"
"I’ve already given it, and you want to take it back? Damn it @#￥%&*..."
Even after interacting for so long, Wu Yong only found out about Xuan Qingzi’s identity from a chat with Uncle Fu.
At the time, he was stunned as if before a celestial being.
To befriend such a figure would be a blessing beyond measure.
But who knew, just as this fortune began, his father would quash it.
Wu Yong was furious!
"Damn! The current divine calculator?"
Wu De felt a chill run down his spine, wishing he could slap himself twice.
This unassuming Daoist was actually from the Spirit Yao Dao Sect?
God have mercy, had he known the true identity, he would have given everything to get close!
"Daoist, please accept it!"
Wu De was nearly in tears, urgently pushing the spatial ring into Xuan Qingzi’s hands,
"It’s my fault for not recognizing you, please don’t hold it against me!"
It wasn’t about power, but in this Cangyan Continent, only the strong are respected.
Wu Yong awkwardly added, "Daoist, please accept it, or my father might not be able to sleep in peace."
Xuan Qingzi’s cultivation wasn’t strong, but his words could potentially make the Wu family prosper for millennia.
This is the power of a divine calculator.
"It’s unnecessary, Patriarch Wu."
Xuan Qingzi shook his head, smiling gently, "All drinking and pecking in this world is preordained."
"Your gifting the spatial ring was the beginning, and retrieving it is the end."
"Beginnings and ends are predetermined by the heavens and cannot be forced."
"This..." Wu De looked at Wu Yong, concern in his expression.
Hearing this, Wu Yong sighed in disappointment.
"Daoist, you’ve overthought it."
At this point, Su Changqing laughed, picking up the spatial ring,
"I taking it is the beginning, putting it down is the end, what does this have to do with Heaven?"
"Beginnings and ends are dictated by oneself."
As he said this, Su Changqing placed the spatial ring before Xuan Qingzi, smiling gently:
"Taking it means there’s fate, not taking it means there’s no fate — let your heart decide, that’s the true way."
Su Changqing’s words weren’t intended to plead for the Wu family, but because he felt something was off about Xuan Qingzi.
Since encountering Xuan Qingzi, he constantly spoke of fate and predestination.
But in his memory, Daoism followed the heart and natural law, which is the true essence.
He wasn’t sure if this was right, but he always felt... Xuan Qingzi seemed more divine than human.
"Natural law, follow the heart..."
Xuan Qingzi was stunned by these words, images flickering through his mind momentarily.
"Disciple, a divine calculator must align with the Heavenly Dao, and avoid opposing heaven."
"Xiao Xuan, maintain reverence for heaven and earth; only then can you act accordingly."
"Haha, what is Heaven’s Will? Opportunities granted by Heaven; you cannot force it..."
The old Daoist’s teachings flashed through, finally stopping at a curious question from a young disciple.
"Master, what makes someone a qualified divine calculator?"
The boy’s naïve and curious question echoed.
The old Daoist chuckled, his aged hand caressing the young boy’s head as he gazed at the horizon, seemingly joking:
"When you overturn everything I’ve taught you, you’ll be a divine calculator..."
Boom!
The images shattered, leaving Xuan Qingzi bewildered as he looked at his hands.
The lines in his palms were clear and orderly, like drawn lines.
However, now those neat lines seemed to change in an instant, becoming complex and hard to understand.
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"Daoist? Have you decided?"
Su Changqing’s amused voice brought Xuan Qingzi back to present.
He glanced at the offered spatial ring and, after a slight pause, chuckled softly,
"Changqing is right, fate is initiated by taking, and ended by relinquishing."
"Thank you, Changqing, for teaching me."
Though the words were simple, they had a profound impact on Xuan Qingzi.
It wasn’t about cultivation, but about understanding the Dao.
Changqing’s insight had saved him at least a decade of detours.
"Uh..."
Wu De glanced at Wu Yong, worry etched across his face.
Hearing this, Wu Yong looked disheartened, sighing softly.
"Daoist, you’re overthinking it."
At this moment, Su Changqing chuckled and picked up the ring,
"I took it, which began the fate; I put it down, which ends it. What has that to do with Heaven?"
"Beginnings and ends are for oneself to decide."
Saying this, Su Changqing placed the spatial ring in front of Xuan Qingzi, chuckling softly:
"Taking it means there’s fate, not taking it means there is none. Let your heart decide, that is the natural law."
Su Changqing’s words were not about pleading for the Wu family but rather sensing something amiss with Xuan Qingzi.
Since meeting Xuan Qingzi, he was always talking about fate and destiny.
But from his recollections, Daoists should follow their hearts, for that was true natural law.
He wasn’t sure if this was the right thing to do, but he felt... Xuan Qingzi seemed more divine than human.
"Daoist? Have you decided?"
Su Changqing’s soft laugh echoed in his ear, bringing Xuan Qingzi back to reality.
Looking at the spatial ring in front of him, he was silent for a moment before smiling softly,
"Changqing is right. Whoever finds it useful should keep it."
"Daoist, if it’s useful to you, then take it."
Su Changqing didn’t accept the bow, just shaking his head with a smile.
Seeing this, Xuan Qingzi smiled and nodded, once again recognizing the strength of this ’distinguished person’.
Wu De prepared another spatial ring for Wu Yong, then with a broad smile, saw everyone to the door.
He watched the group depart, a look of exhilaration spreading on his face, muttering softly,
"It seems we must go all out."
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