Chapter 1198: Chapter 45: Gushi Heng

An Jing tossed the law scroll, and Pi Yi instinctively reached out to catch it: “Your Fate Pattern is insignificant, without foundation or background, neither of the Human Clan nor Dragon Snake. Even if you receive the true essence of my path, it will ultimately be in vain.”

“Pi Yi, since you dare to seek the law, I shall impart it to you. Spread this law widely, lay a solid foundation, and when you cultivate to perfection, come find me.”

Before the last word had fallen, An Jing reached out to hold You Ruhui’s hand, and they simultaneously stepped forward, transforming into Liuguang, and vanished from sight.

Holding the Water Cloud Law Scroll, Pi Yi was momentarily dazed. He instinctively opened it to browse, and a dharma gate named [Enlightenment Heart Sword] naturally flowed into his mind, requiring no words.

Besides that, there was a simple Artifact Refining skill: by collecting the shells and scales of the Sea Tribe and smelting his own essence blood, he could forge different armor and simple weapons. This skill is called [Blood Refining Skill], and serves as the foundation for the ‘next step’. It also allows for nourishing the Blood Qi to hone Essence Qi and temper the body, serving as a basic Body Refinement dharma gate.

Divine Soul Body, two dharma gates, although simple, are undoubtedly a path.

At this moment, tears welled up in his eyes, and he bowed in gratitude towards the place where An Jing had disappeared: “Thank you, my Lord, thank you Nature Master for granting the law!”

Behind him, countless Sea Tribes also bowed together: “Thank you, my Lord!”

“Thank you Nature Master for granting the law!”

The waves of sound spread widely across the sea and heavens.

In the deep sea, An Jing, who was already searching for Water Spirit talents, did not mind, but Subdue Evil was somewhat curious: “That ‘Enlightenment Heart Sword’ of yours, is indeed a simplified version of my ‘Tranquil Sword Manual’, right?”

“Plus some computational structures from the Original Divine Soul Chip.”

An Jing didn’t mind, saying, creating such skills is as simple for him as breathing: “As for that Blood Refining Skill, it’s also supplemented by Huo Qing’s Food Supplement skill with a bit of simple Blood Qi Nourishing Skill, laying the groundwork for future Spirit Vein Furnaces.”

“Although simple, it truly is Feather Transformation Dao entry-level.”

Subdue Evil assessed: “Do you really plan to impart Feather Transformation Dao to this group of impoverished Sea People? To be honest, even if they learn it, it won’t end well.”

“Your enemies will scrutinize them, analyze their dharma gate to target you, and while they gain power beyond the past, it will inevitably intensify conflict, possibly leading to self-destruction.”

Subdue Evil, after all, was an old Immortal Sword and surveyed history’s long river, what he spoke of was not alarmist but a highly possible future: “Your Feather Transformation Dao essentially requires technical skills and talent for advancement, least suitable for is this impoverished Sea Tribe.”

“Their likelihood of dying far exceeds the chance of successful cultivation.”

“So what?”

An Jing didn’t care, his tone was without a ripple: “They are not wrong, in this world, they are synonymous with weakness, vileness, and stupidity, regardless of what they cultivate, the result is likely death.”

“So let them die for my path, at least there’s a chance to change fate, at least I remember them, and will not waste their lives.”

“These words truly carry a sword cultivator’s spirit.”

Subdue Evil was very satisfied with An Jing’s resolve, unsheathing a sword without concern is the way; otherwise, save it and wait for death.

On the other side, You Ruhui was also thoughtful: “Indeed, that group of Sea People is foolish, but there’s one worthy of notice.”

“Pi Yi. Quite a talent, when Jin returns, he could be promoted.”

Simultaneously.

Above the Heavenly Sea, in the Ancestral Dragon Hall.

Jin Yanhua was indeed looking down at everything happening in her Dragon Court.

“Mantis shrimp spirit, or Peabody shrimp spirit? I remember that fellow’s bloodline was not very pure, seems to have some blood of rock-shell mountain crab, what exactly was it?”

She couldn’t quite recall it clearly, so she simply stopped thinking: “Indeed, it’s commendable to speak out against An Jing.”

[You are too indifferent to your territory]

On the other side, a Dragon People youth resembling a boy, with grand and supple dragon horns approached, stood at the edge of Ancestral Dragon Hall overlooking the Heavenly Sea: [If our Dragon Clan truly wishes to advance further, we must forge the Dragon Court to obtain the Power of Taiyin, deducing the Great Dao]

[After you accomplish the Nine Tribulations Ascension Technique, you will be Manifesting Holy, then the Dragon Court becomes the foundation of your cultivation]

The Present Dragon God Jin Shiqin’s human incarnation stood beside his daughter, white robe, black hair, eyes glistening, and spoke calmly: [You should thank the Nature Master for adding a trace of assistance—if in the future your Dragon Court becomes the second new path beyond Bright Mirror Sect, that truly would be a favor in proving the Dao]

“No need to speak of favor like that, my relationship with An Jing and them isn’t that shallow.”

Jin Shiqin slightly shook his head at his daughter’s sharp reply, not wanting to say more, while simultaneously a playful laugh came from the other side: [Hehehe, being retorted by your daughter, useless old thing, worthless fish, worthless fish!]

Upon hearing this voice, Jin Yanhua immediately turned and bowed: “Mr. Gushi!”

The source of the suddenly appearing voice wasn’t someone else, but one of the Four Seasons Dragon Gods, Mr. Gushi, whose human incarnation looked as youthful as Jin Shiqin, gold hair like molten sun rays cascading on his shoulders, two long locks hung freely, their ends even dissolving into dripping flowing fire.

Dragon God’s twin horns spiraled on the forehead, ruggedly majestic, he squinted, blood-red eyes with a smile and canine teeth, gazing at Jin Yanhua: [Huahua, I have matters to discuss with your Father God…]

“Junior shall retreat now!”

Without any hesitation, although Mr. Gushi’s tone was as familiar as family banter, calling a childhood name to indicate closeness, Jin Yanhua didn’t utter even half a sentence more, she directly retreated, this instead surprised the Dragon God, who opened his mouth, his previously playful expression froze.

He turned to face Jin Shiqin, who appeared solemn, lowering his thick eyebrows: [What’s this, wasn’t Huahua most close to me when she was little? Jin Shiqin, tell me, is it your teaching that’s at fault?!]

The Present Dragon God chuckled: [Gushi Heng, you and I are alike, both are so old we need to use youthful human forms to conceal death energy, although the other two fellows are a generation younger than us, they are ultimately mere dust… you should not covet young people’s Essence Qi, trying to blend in with them]

[Although Yanhua indeed has a good relationship with you, excessive closeness will instead cause embarrassment, I as her father am here, how could she comfortably be close with you]

[Though my heart is ancient, it ultimately flows to the present]

Gushi Heng raised his hand, indicating resignation: [It is my nature, like how you’re inherently a gloomy-looking, yet carefree indulgent person… but this has been said tens of thousands of times, today I won’t bicker with you]

Arriving beside Jin Shiqin, he and his peer friend both looked below the Heavenly Sea, Mr. Gushi spoke seriously: [Earlier when Xiaowang acted, I thought either of you or Shihuan would respond, but in the end, it was I who intervened]

[What’s the matter, do you all wish to test the Heavenly Mandate’s worth? We in the Ancestral Dragon Hall have experienced over a hundred Heavenly Mandate examples, isn’t that enough? As long as it’s a Heavenly Mandate, it’s definitely never an easy feat]

[Not to mention, An Jing and your daughter have always been together, if you want to know something, just ask, I believe when people are asked they will directly tell, what’s the point of testing these meaningless actions?]

Earlier driving Ancestral Dragon Hall and interceding for Jin Yanhua and Wang Xuantong’s dispute, surprisingly wasn’t done by the Present Dragon God but Mr. Gushi, yet Jin Shiqin was indifferent to his friend’s question: [What do you know, it is precisely because I understand, that I vaguely feel, even if Xiaowang makes a move, he absolutely can’t handle An Jing]

[I wanted to see the situation, but you intervened, truly speechless]

Speaking thus, Jin Shiqin gestured a waving hand, an action to quickly leave, while Mr. Gushi giving a kick towards Jin Shiqin’s backside, but the latter dodged, retorting not quite amiably: [What situation, just start the grand feast soon, send these people along with the Heavenly Mandate to the trial, isn’t that it?]

Jin Shiqin shook his head: [Ancestor Dragon Scale is exceptionally active, this time it’s absolutely unusual, I have a hunch… with our lifespans, this millennial grand feast might just be our last]

[Last time…]

Mr. Gushi also couldn’t help but sigh, turning to look at the center of the Ancestral Dragon Hall: [Alas, thirty thousand years is too short, I haven’t had enough fun yet…]

[But never mind, this last, special one, might indeed unravel the doubts within our hearts]

[Hmm]

Jin Shiqin also turned, looking at the center of Ancestral Dragon Hall, that most precious object hidden within countless formations.

He couldn’t help but sigh: [This time with An Jing as the Heavenly Mandate, it ought to be like the ‘Mysterious Heaven Ceremony’ back then, directly facing the Ancestor Dragon’s lingering scales]

[Thus… we may also again meet the Ancestor Dragon Saint Venerable and ask the question that has perplexed us for thirty thousand years…]

[I hope the Elder can give an answer, unravel the obstruction within our hearts.]