Zhang Chen’s heart stirred upon hearing this: "Strange, what Xie Lingyun said makes sense. Why is the world’s water vapor still converging? And last time when I sensed the Old Flood Dragon, who would have thought its Dragon Soul hadn’t reincarnated, still present in the world, and even using the Innate Wood Divine Thunder to strike me. Could the Old Flood Dragon still be up to some mischief?"
Zhang Chen pondered secretly, considering that he was now in Goulan County, and with so many experts gathered here, sensing the Old Flood Dragon’s location shouldn’t be an issue, right?
After thinking for a while, Zhang Chen believed that the experts in the city would never allow Zhang Shicheng to act recklessly. Moreover, now that all the world’s experts were seeking the Flood Dragon’s Dragon Soul to slay it and seize fortune, Zhang Shicheng certainly wouldn’t act now.
With this in mind, Zhang Chen hesitated no more. In the next moment, the Soul Hook chain marking skill was directly activated, and mysteriously, Zhang Shicheng’s coordinates were exposed.
Just as Zhang Chen sensed Zhang Shicheng’s position, he was stunned: "That is... the Empress Tomb? The Old Dragon is actually inside the Empress Tomb? What is this guy up to?"
Zhang Chen sensed Zhang Shicheng, and Zhang Shicheng also sensed Zhang Chen. At this moment, Zhang Chen only felt a malice crossing the void towards him, as Zhang Shicheng made no effort to hide his killing intent.
"What does this Old Dragon want? Now that I’ve mastered the Soul Hook chain and the Nine Bends Yellow River Talisman Array, it’s time to deal with this Old Dragon King as well." A hint of murderous intent flickered in Zhang Chen’s eyes.
The relationship between himself and Prince Pingbian’s Mansion was irreparable, and he had already formed a deadly feud with them. If he could ruin Prince Pingbian’s plans, he would be more than willing to do so.
The murderous intent in Zhang Chen’s heart flashed and disappeared, but the nearby Xie Lingyun and Zhu Xun, being who they were, immediately sensed that wisp of killing intent. The two looked at Zhang Chen with surprise, thoughts churning in their minds: "Who does this kid want to kill?"
However, the two pretended not to know, said nothing more, and continued to chat about the interesting happenings in the city.
The creaking sound of the carriage wheels echoed as they proceeded to the academy branch in Goulan County.
The Academy was built on a large mountain outside of Goulan County, covering about several dozen acres, with its manor houses towering and contending magnificently and proudly embracing the topology.
At this time, there were hundreds of armored warriors outside the academy gate, each wearing iron armor, standing solemnly at the door, inspecting the documents of passing guests.
However, Zhang Chen, possessing the Dharma Eye, detected something different about these armored warriors; they surprisingly had Qi Blood concentrated within their bodies, although the Qi Blood in their bodies was very weak, it was undoubtedly Qi Blood.
"These people are the armored warriors of the Inspection and Supervision Department, don’t they seem to have an air of experts?" Zhu Xun looked at Zhang Chen and said.
"It’s not that they look like they have an air of experts; it’s that these people are all top-notch experts." Zhang Chen corrected the phrasing mistake made by the other.
Once Martial Dao Qi Blood is concentrated, it can restrain the power of the soul. An expert in controlling objects facing a Samurai who ignites Qi Blood would be instantly killed if faced head-on.
It’s known that experts in controlling objects hold a rank of the fourth tier!
Martial Dao Qi Blood is Supreme Yang, like charcoal fire in a furnace, specifically restraining Yin Spirit.
Moreover, once Martial Dao Qi Blood is ignited, its body, essence, Qi, and Spirit will transform, increasing their strength tremendously.
Zhu Xun looked at Zhang Chen in astonishment, then glanced back at the group of Samurai, seemingly seeing through them: "These Samurai are extraordinary... Could it be that they’ve bathed in Flood Dragon’s blood and ignited the legendary Qi Blood?"
Xie Lingyun didn’t hide: "That’s right, the Old Dragon was slain, and our Inspection and Supervision Department received some good things as well."
Zhu Xun took a breath of cold air, eyes showing fear towards the Samurai: "If fifty people gather together, even someone who has refined their Yin Spirit would lose their function if hit by their Qi Blood, unable to perform Illusion Techniques or Controlling Objects. Fifty people gathered together could slay a Yin Spirit; only a Yang God Strong Person could wear them down to death!"
"It’s also a Creation. Back then, our Inspection and Supervision Department unearthed a great tomb, which recorded methods of gathering Qi Blood. We thought it was just left by predecessors to fool people. After obtaining the Flood Dragon’s flesh and blood, we recalled the Martial Dao Qi Blood concentration method we had shelved, giving it a casual test, not expecting it to succeed unexpectedly." Xie Lingyun’s voice carried a hint of pride.
The Inspection and Supervision Department’s powerful strength made her, as the daughter of the Northern Land Inspection and Supervision Department’s leader, naturally gain power and influence.
Zhu Xun withdrew his gaze from the armored warriors, then looked at Xie Lingyun: "Why didn’t you gather Martial Dao Qi Blood?"
"I want to obtain the Flood Dragon’s heart blood to refine Martial Dao Qi Blood." Xie Lingyun did not disguise her ambition at all.
"That Evil Dragon’s body is large, which can cultivate many warriors who ignite Qi Blood, but the heart is only one. Now, everyone is eyeing that heart, and it will not be easy for you to seize it," Zhu Xun replied.
"It’s just difficult, not entirely without chance," Xie Lingyun squinted her eyes and said, "Ultimately, there are still negotiations from all sides to go through."
"I wonder if our academy has a share in slaying the Evil Dragon this time," Zhu Xun tested by asking.
"It still depends on the Emperor’s allocation. Our Inspection and Supervision Department, being right next to the well, got the first moon and benefited from the close distance, enabling us to use part of the Evil Dragon’s Qi Blood in advance." Xie Lingyun ambiguously responded to Zhu Xun.
She understood the implication in Zhu Xun’s words, wanting to see if she could subtly obtain some Flood Dragon Qi Blood from her. But why would Xie Lingyun casually agree?
Upon hearing this, Zhu Xun said nothing more but discussed with Xie Lingyun about Qi Blood: "What changes occur in those Samurai after igniting their Qi Blood?"
"Their skin is like stone, their muscles like oxen, their bones like steel. When Qi Blood is triggered, it’s like a fiery furnace, and Yin-cold forces such as souls dare not approach. If they forcefully got close, they would certainly be burnt away." Xie Lingyun didn’t conceal this as, after all, the Inspection and Supervision Department was not the only one who acquired Flood Dragon flesh, and these matters can’t be hidden; eventually, everyone would know, so why not make a flowing favor right now?
"To a cultivator who refines gods, it’s simply a disaster. Unless one proves to be a Yin Spirit, there is no resistance against the impact of Qi Blood. Especially if one’s corporeal body were discovered, it would utterly shatter." Whether Zhu Xun was a bit overwhelmed.
Ever since ancient times, chivalrous people used martial arts to break the law. Previously, everyone cultivated their souls, with Divine Soul Emergence committing crimes unrestrained, but now with Martial Dao Qi Blood, it’s like encountering a nemesis, placing shackles on everyone.
"I heard you’ve been practicing martial arts at Huangli Temple recently. Do you need Flood Dragon flesh and blood?" Xie Lingyun looked at Zhang Chen and asked.
At these words, Zhu Xun was taken aback, as the flesh and blood of a Flood Dragon was incredibly precious. For Xie Lingyun to offer it to Zhang Chen, their relationship was deeper than he had imagined.
Hearing Xie Lingyun’s words, Zhang Chen shook his head: "I don’t need it. Martial arts is just something I occasionally practice for fun."
He had already decided to devote himself to cultivating the Immortal Dao in the future. As for Martial Dao? Although Martial Dao Qi Blood is powerful, how can the future compare to the immortal Dao?
Moreover, human energy is limited, and Zhang Chen also didn’t have that much time to manage both.
Xie Lingyun nodded upon hearing this: "Then there’s no need to keep it for you."
On the side, Zhu Xun heard Zhang Chen refuse the Flood Dragon flesh and blood and immediately his eyes turned red with envy, looking uneasily at Zhang Chen with a thousand words to say, but checking Xie Lingyun on the opposite side, he said nothing.
And at this moment, upon hearing that Martial Dao Qi Blood could impact the Yin God, Zhang Chen’s eyes lit up as he looked at Xie Lingyun: "I have something to ask of you!"
He spoke straightforwardly, without avoiding the Young Master.
"What is it?" Xie Lingyun asked.
"Later, I might do something significant. I need you to order those Samurai who have ignited their Qi Blood to create chaos on the scene and then have the warriors ’chase’ me, allowing me the chance to escape from the Yin God Strong Person’s grasp!" Zhang Chen said.
Xie Lingyun was momentarily stunned upon hearing this: "What are you planning to do?"
Zhang Chen smiled without response, while the Young Master seemed thoughtful; seeing this, Xie Lingyun nodded: "That’s not difficult, but you’d better run fast because even if I show mercy, I can’t be too obvious about it."
By now, they had reached the academy, and the three got out of the carriage to go their separate ways, Xie Lingyun heading to check for any oversights at the academy, while Zhu Xun looked at Zhang Chen, his scarlet eyes brimming with excitement: "Kid, do you even know what Flood Dragon flesh and blood represents? Oh, right, you’re just a little commoner, how could you know the value of Flood Dragon flesh and blood? How about this: you ask Xie Lingyun for the flesh and blood and sell it to me, and we can write off our previous grievances; I wouldn’t feel like I’m at a loss!"