Fengxi County
Butterfly Dragon Daoist transformed into an ordinary merchant and followed the mountain’s contours, entering the vicinity of Fengxi County.
In his gaze, the numerous mountain formations before him were imposing and extraordinary, with countless Feng Shui gathered around, drawing upon the elegance of the Shuangfeng Mountain Range. Inside, there must be a mysterious cave that, if obtained, could nourish Yin dwellings and gather wealth.
"The mountains encircle, with the center resembling the dragon’s head protruding, all directions of Feng Shui spiritual mechanisms are attracted, forming the visage of a flying dragon. This is indeed an excellent Feng Shui Formation, which likely nurtures a Dragon Vein!"
Butterfly Dragon Daoist stood atop the mountains, his eyes shining brightly.
If he could capture an undiscovered Dragon Vein, utilizing its Dragon Vein Essence, it would surely bolster his cultivation, allowing him to transform into a Demon Dragon body sooner.
The Black Dragon Sect contains many Dragon Transformation Techniques, regardless of the foundation through any Dharma Gate, ultimately the dragon aspect merges with the flesh body, evolving into the Demon Dragon body, thereby obtaining the longevity, talents, magical power, and divine techniques of the Divine Beast True Dragon.
The Essence Qi within the Feng Shui geological crust is naturally beneficial to the Dragon Body’s beastly nature, providing the perfect medium for cultivation.
The higher the quality of the mysterious cave, the superior the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi contained within.
The Dragon Cave has been famous since ancient times as one of the top Feng Shui caves, intrinsically containing various profound Essence Qi within.
"Fire Spirit Temple?"
Butterfly Dragon Daoist ascended along the mountain’s contour, discovering a magnificent Daoist Temple on a mountain hollow.
Inside the temple, there lived many Firework Daoists. Butterfly Dragon Daoist swept his expansive Yin God Divine Sense and, confirming these Daoists had no Dao Practice, gave them no further heed.
Upon nearing this location, he felt he was approaching that mysterious cave.
In the distance, he saw a grand, exquisite mountain. After some inquiry from the Fortunate Daoists at Fire Spirit Temple, he learned it was called Vermilion Phoenix Mountain, and thus followed another small path in search of Vermilion Phoenix Mountain.
Yet before entering Vermilion Phoenix Mountain, he encountered a village, blocked by a sturdy village woman at its entrance.
"Hey, youngster, this is the ancestral tomb of the Zhang Family, you can’t roam around freely!"
Butterfly Dragon Daoist was halted by the village woman, immediately displeased with a hint of menace in his eyes. Barely restraining his impatience, he fabricated, "I am a Zhang family member who has been living afar; today I return to Fengxi for ancestor worship. I hope sister-in-law will not take offense!"
He offered polite words and clasped his hands.
The village woman scoffed, "Who is your sister-in-law? Don’t rashly claim relations. But since you say you’re Zhang family, then I’ll take you to the village’s shrine to identify kin and verify your lineage. Otherwise, outsiders cannot enter Vermilion Phoenix Mountain’s ancestral land!"
"Did you see those guards? Outsiders are not allowed near here, trespassers beware, they might lose their lives!"
Upon hearing this, Butterfly Dragon Daoist frowned slightly, thinking this was too troublesome. He considered using magic to confuse the village woman, but paused, choosing otherwise.
If there’s a Dragon Cave within the mountain, it won’t be feasible to explore in one visit; later stages require extracting Dragon Vein Essence, and the Black Dragon Sect’s various mysterious techniques necessitate using these mortals’ hands, thereby avoiding most backlash.
"Then please, sister-in-law, lead the way!"
Butterfly Dragon Daoist smiled.
The village woman saw he complied, her expression finally easing as she led ahead with a hoe and basket, guiding Butterfly Dragon Daoist into the village.
Many villagers saw them along the way and inquired.
The village woman ignored them; Butterfly Dragon Daoist merely smiled and greeted them, shaking off their entanglement, following the path straight into the shrine.
Just upon entering the shrine, Butterfly Dragon Daoist’s expression froze, seeing the village woman vanish in an instant.
Suddenly, with a thought, his face seemed aghast, a majestic flow of magical power erupted around him, four pairs of butterfly wings unfurled from his back, dragon horns appearing on his forehead, readying to break through the shrine. Yet countless seven-colored lights swirled within the shrine, brushing over him, dissipating his Yin God Magical Power, leaving him weakened and immobilized.
Suddenly, the entire shrine transformed with seven-colored divine lights, in an instant morphing into a seven-colored phoenix soaring skyward.
This sight went unnoticed by the other ordinary villagers.
The seven-colored phoenix soared in the void, within moments swirling seven-colored divine lights, a melodious, mocking voice emerged.
"I thought it was someone special; turns out you’re just a fool, walking into grandma’s belly on your own!"
Moments later, the seven-colored phoenix transformed into a stream of light entering Phoenix Nest Mountain.
Feng Ling’s human form emerged, her exquisitely beautiful jade face bearing a strange smile.
Naturally, the village woman was her disguised transformation.
"Sister Feng Ling, is it handled?"
In the mountain, Lady Honghua swiftly approached upon seeing Feng Ling appear.
Feng Ling nodded gently.
"I’ve captured him. He is now swallowed by me, suppressed by my seven-colored divine light. After some time, I’ll refine his Yin God and discover his background!"
A slight smile emerged deep in her eyes.
Lady Honghua relaxed upon hearing, well aware of Feng Ling’s seven-colored divine light power: a pinnacle Phoenix Treasure Technique.
The Phoenix Race transmits this Immortal Technique, with formidable power, not only controlling various Magical Treasures but also subduing and trapping adversaries.
Feng Ling sighed, pondering.
"The Golden Lotus Hidden Breath Technique created by the Young Master is truly useful, combined with my Phoenix Race Treasure Technique, it is invincible!"
Lady Honghua nodded.
She too mastered this technique, knowing its divine profundity, cleverly applied with some transformation techniques, it was hard to counter.
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Observatory Platform
Upon receiving Feng Ling Mountain God’s news and returning, Zhang Jian was thoughtful.
He hadn’t expected the leak of the dragon qi from the Imperial Mausoleum to bring trouble to the Zhang Family.
Nonetheless, it was conceivable that as dragon qi leaked, many cultivators coveting the power of being close to the dragon would make moves.
Dominion’s existence is tangible, even those with no special Life Plate, unable to roam freely in the mortal world, those cultivating immortality won’t miss such chances anyhow.
Especially great cultivators whose Dao Practice reached the Yin Spirit Realm.
Dominion can indeed help cultivators break through the nearly fatal Life and Death Mysterious Pass.
The Sect Ancestor of Cave God Sect was a testament to this.
One can foresee the next dozen years will likely see lively activity within and outside the Daqian Court.
The Zhang Family’s Dragon Vein will also appreciate rapidly.
Zhang Jian raised the Turtle Origin Strategy in his hand, his gaze wavering slightly.
But it wasn’t suitable for Zhang Family’s Dragon Vein to be exposed prematurely, for dragons emerging too early were prone to be coveted.
"Seems I need to make arrangements!"
Smoothly deciphering the Turtle Origin Strategy, setting up a Feng Shui Grand Array to conceal the Dragon Vein is not difficult.
He could even use his insight into a special Feng Shui Grand Array to further refine the Red Dragon Pearl, enhancing the Dragon Vein, aiding the Red Dragon’s formation.
"Possibly even forge a Primordial Spirit Foundation!"
Zhang Jian flipped through the Turtle Origin Strategy before him, yet considered the feasibility of combining these Feng Shui divinations with the King’s Tripod within, or integrating them with the Map of Mountains and Rivers.