CHAPTER 766: CHAPTER 187 BORROWING VAST QI FOR A USE

"Everyone need not be surprised, actually, everyone has their own way of survival and their own stored value. Perhaps you all think it’s incredible for me to act as a substitute, but I myself feel very proud and happy."

Wu Ji’s voice carried a sense of calm, distinct from the Evil King and others, as he bore no real ’Servant’ mark within him, and even his various abilities were extremely strong, barely falling short of Zhou Yan before he had undergone the Heavenly Tribulation.

From this, it could be seen that he had always had ways to conceal his true strength and cultivation.

Wu Ji’s words eased the astonishment and shock of the crowd, but their hearts still sighed.

"My biological father said that the lives in the Breeding Ground had no day to rise, but because of me, he would make every effort to protect my mother and foster father from being harvested... They could become gods in a short time from Saints, possessing strength against heaven, was also because my biological father helped in secret."

"Moreover, Uncle Zhou Yan, do not be surprised, my biological father, Lee Ran, is not Mr. Lee Ran himself, he is just one of his Xingyi Sword Bodies. Strictly speaking, he is Lee Ran’s Snake-shaped Sword Body.

Soul Control Profound Meaning, Soul Slash, along with Xingyi’s Twelve Forms, produced unknown boundless changes, which are indescribably powerful."

"I don’t have any top-tier talent, nor any transformation of the spirit, but just these three Tao inherited through bloodline alone has enabled me to wield combat power of Double Nine in the Nine Changes of Sword Void."

"However, this was only gradually uncovered after arriving here, previously a Rune Seal left by my biological father on my body made my strength comparable to Uncle Zhou Yan."

Wu Ji’s explanations gradually made Zhou Yan and others understand some situations regarding Lee Ran.

That is to say, Lee Ran himself never appeared. Instead, it has always been the Xingyi Sword Soul that walked the world, which also explains his weird actions of leaving traces everywhere.

"Wu Ji, child, all our achievements, including the Secret Realms we suddenly received... even, the several times we almost got harvested but mysteriously evaded, all were his secret help. I’m sorry, I’ve really misunderstood you and your biological father over these years."

Wu Xu, filled with guilt on her face, struggled to express her remorse and heartache.

"Wu Xu, don’t be sad. I actually knew some of this vaguely, so I never cared about it. Moreover, many outstanding female cultivators find multiple Daoist couples, yet you stayed by my side consistently. You never despised me when I was down and out, so how could I blame you? But knowing Wu Ji is not my biological son, I dared not love him too much or be too cold to him, worrying about hurting you; it has always made me uncomfortable.

Now, we can work together and treat our child well, so there are no regrets. When Ji Wu comes back, it would be such a happy occasion for the brothers to recognize each other."

Emptiness Saint said comforting.

"Ah..." Wu Xu agreed but her eyes were looking towards Wu Ji, pleading for this opportunity.

Wu Ji’s eyes slightly reddened, and he lowered his head, saying, "Mother, actually, Wu Ji has always been envious of children from other families who are so lovingly cared for by their mothers. All of Wu Ji’s efforts are also for mother’s happiness."

"Wu Ji, child..."

Wu Ji’s words brought tears streaming down Wu Xu’s face.

But at that moment, the distance between the mother and son was completely closed.

...

"Snake-shaped... Snake’s nature is lascivious, the lone Xingyi Snake Form can stir up bodily desires even more. If combined with a Demon Heart, it is feared that one might lose control and lay hands on top-tier women. Brother is obviously showing signs of being eroded by the Demon Heart."

Zhou Yan analyzed Lee Ran’s situation as he traveled.

Now, possessing abilities nearly identical to Lee Ran’s—Xingyi’s Twelve Beast Sword Soul—Zhou Yan knew why the Snake-shaped Sword Body embodied ’darkness,’ ’deadly poison,’ and ’evil.’

Among the Xingyi’s Twelve Forms Battle Beast Sword Soul, the Snake Form is the most difficult to control and also the most venomous.

This is why, faced with the pure and holy Saintess, the Snake Body often tended to get excited more easily.

Previously, Zhou Yan himself sometimes felt an impulse to overpower and fiercely ravage the various pure and holy Saintesses, spurred by the latent influence of the Snake Form, unaware himself.

Now, Zhou Yan could completely grasp everything clearly and could also deduce Lee Ran’s situation at that time.

"Moreover, given brother’s ability at the time, he would likely attack Wan Xu Saintess only under emergency circumstances where his body was damaged; otherwise, under normal situations, he wouldn’t act that way."

Zhou Yan murmured to himself, closely reimagining everything that had happened in the past combined with his own memory.

And regarding such a situation, whether intentional or unintentional, Zhou Yan could only sigh that his brother had sacrificed too much, even allowing his own child to suffer.

Although Wu Ji himself bore no complaints, rather feeling grateful, and viewed the hardships of life as plain trials that achieved who he was today, Zhou Yan still felt compassion for his nephew.

The first time he met Wu Ji, Zhou Yan felt a strange sensation, sensing that they would not be enemies. Now with the truth like this, Zhou Yan wanted even more to lend him a hand.

However, all of his Supreme Dao had already formed his own style, his strength not much different from his previous self, and letting him grow on his own was actually the greatest help.

Zhou Yan suddenly understood his brother Lee Ran’s method.

"The sword blade comes from whetting, and the plum blossom’s fragrance from the bitter cold. When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a man, it always first exhausts his mind, strains his sinews, starves his skin, empties his body, confounds his actions, making his old habits yield and become invulnerable."

Zhou Yan walked on, speaking softly to himself after the relationship between Wu Ji and his parents harmonized.

His voice was soft, but everyone could hear these words.

Jia Yongheng, Li Wuxian, and Saint Yao, upon hearing this, were slightly startled. However, it was Wu Ji whose eyes suddenly brightened, saying, "Yes, uncle, my biological father often used these words to teach me, telling me ’born in trouble, die in comfort,’ not to be too proud, and that in this world, there is still much I don’t know and a far longer path to walk."

"It seems that our journey is just as lengthy," Zhou Yan said as they reached the Nine Origin Soul Sea. They encountered numerous cultivators, and although they managed to slay a few together, the suppression of bloodline powers and their disdainful looks indeed made them realize that they were merely ants living in the native land. Saints, placed high above in the plane of True Gods, were only at the beginning level.

Killing those cultivators, their Qiankun rings, the lowest grade among them were Low Grade Divine Artifacts. Anything within those rings, deemed trash by them, seemed like a divine item to us... it was as if we were country bumpkins who had never seen the world and initially made many blunders."

Saint Yao said with a bitter smile.

His words made Evil King, Yaochi Saint, and others slightly embarrassed; it seemed they had lost much face.

"Eh? Why is there someone ahead..."

Suddenly, Wu Ji’s gaze sharpened, exclaiming near Zhou Yan.

"Where is there someone?"

Fang Hong reacted most sharply, almost instantaneously asking back.

At this moment, Zhou Yan, Fairy Die, Moon Immortal, and others also looked towards the direction Wu Ji mentioned, but they saw nothing.

There was only a dark mountain and dense ancient trees, alongside scattered pits of grave mounds. Yet, there seemed to be an endless flow of Tao energy, filled with eerie and mysterious forces.

This force was like making one’s spirit instantly serene, becoming detached and ethereal.

"That person... under that Heavenly Destiny Enlightenment Tea tree ahead, he is very peculiar... and he is smiling at us."

Wu Ji’s eyes widened, a trace of fear also evident, clearly feeling chilly inside.

His words stunned everyone including Zhou Yan, immediately making them feel tingles on their scalps and their hearts pounding.

"Heavenly Destiny Enlightenment Tea? How could such an immortal divine tree be here? Could this place be related to Lei Yan King? Is it possible that it’s the Demon Heart of Lei Yan King?"

The plump Liu Jin was full of doubts but looked at Zhou Yan somewhat astoundedly.

"We can’t discern the path ahead, can’t move forward, filled with unknown dangers."

Zhou Yan tried to calm the sense of crisis in his heart while maintaining composure.

"I can see golden curves, winding around this ancient land, not so clear before. We only managed to survive because we stuck together. Now with uncle here, it seems like our bloodlines are linked, and our Qi fortune has greatly increased; this is our ’group fortune,’ so now I can see the path ahead. Let’s go ahead and check that Heavenly Destiny Enlightenment Tea tree."

Wu Ji said.

His performance amazed Fang Hong, Liu Jin, and everyone. His Sword Body exhibited features of a ’Void Sword Body,’ which seemed like having no specific sword body, mysterious yet powerful.

But here, he could see what all other cultivators couldn’t see, his power terrifying.

"Uncle, let me lead the way, you control the Guardian Light, it can also relieve me of a lot of pressure. Also, I’d like to borrow something from you, may I?"

Wu Ji earnestly requested Zhou Yan.

"What is it?"

"I want to borrow uncle’s Soul Body’s Vast Qi, as long as uncle agrees, I can use it, and I will return it later. If uncle doesn’t agree, no one can borrow this type of thing. ’Soul Body’s Vast Qi’ is similar to the common people’s ’Noble Energy,’ which is part of the Observing Qi Skill."

Wu Ji explained.

His explanation almost made Fang Hong’s eyes bulge out. Fang Hong’s mouth opened and closed, ultimately, he said nothing, but the shock was obviously genuine.

"Even mastered the ’Qiankun Fate Gate’? But borrowing someone’s Noble Energy, if naturally conflicting life charts are opposed, it could bring calamity. Doesn’t he know that? But his talent, seems bland at a glance, is simply shocking through the ages."

Fang Hong was immensely amazed internally, but ultimately he said nothing and kept this secret to himself.

Liu Jin was similarly astounded, but seeing Fang Hong acting as if he saw nothing, he immediately didn’t interfere either.

"Alright, I agree."

Zhou Yan did not doubt Wu Ji and agreed directly.

The next moment, Zhou Yan also activated the Observing Qi Skill, immediately noticing streams of noble-purple energy drifting from his body into the top of Wu Ji’s head.

This purple energy was extremely regal, possessing a supreme authority like Emperor Qi undergoing Dragon Transformation.

Instantly, a vast Qi Void God formed above Wu Ji’s head, directly seeing through all illusions, confirming the path ahead.

In just a moment, this vast Qi Void God naturally dissolved, and the part belonging to Zhou Yan returned completely unscathed.

At this time, Wu Ji said, "Uncle, your vast Qi has been returned, Wu Ji has seen clearly; there doesn’t seem to be any significant danger ahead. That person might just be a trace left by a strong cultivator’s Transformation."

The group hadn’t seen Wu Ji make any unusual movements; just said he would borrow and then suddenly said it was returned, which was somewhat baffling.

But Fang Hong, Jia Yongheng, and Zhou Yan themselves saw everything clearly.

However, Jia Yongheng, Fang Hong, and Wu Ji did not know that Zhou Yan could also see clearly.