CHAPTER 107: CHAPTER 106: STRANGE DIVINE STATUE, BLACK TORTOISE ARRAY MAP, QINGCHENG MOUNTAIN OPENS

After searching back and forth in the temple, Fu Changsheng did not find anything valuable. He pondered for a while and then moved his mind:

"Exchange information"

Buzz!

The panel trembled, a large amount of yellow light surged, and then lines of text appeared:

[At the depth of a hundred feet below the ancient temple where you are, where the divine statue’s head is located, there is an unopened box]

"Sure enough, there’s a find!"

Fu Changsheng’s eyes flashed with joy. He slapped an Earth Escape Talisman on himself, and a yellow light shield enveloped him. With a flick of his body, he disappeared into the ground, sinking a hundred feet before starting to scan the surroundings with his Divine Sense:

"Huh?"

A sunken boulder caught his attention.

He moved closer to take a look.

What he saw was a closed-eyed divine statue head in the depression of the boulder. With a gesture, the head of the statue floated up, revealing a dark box underneath:

"Found it!"

Fu Changsheng’s lips curled up slightly.

A strand of Spiritual Power wrapped around the box and lifted it.

The box was pitch black all over.

But one could see that the cloud patterns engraved on the box were somewhat similar to those on the head of the statue.

One technique after another was used.

The box then opened.

What appeared was a yellowed array map:

"It’s actually an array map?!"

Fu Changsheng’s eyes flashed with shock.

Array maps are different from ordinary arrays. They are crafted by an Array Grandmaster who integrates the Array Flag and Array Plate into one; all that’s needed is to coordinate with the technique and inject mana to activate the array, saving setup time and being easy to carry. More importantly, even those who aren’t Array Masters can use it:

"This time I’ve struck gold!"

He was planning to secretly purchase a set of arrays that can be easily set up at the Marketplace after returning from Qili Village, but unexpectedly, when he was just feeling drowsy, someone provided a pillow.

With this array map.

He had a bit more chance of winning against the Lei and Wu Families in Qingcheng Mountain:

"I wonder what tier this array map is."

Suppressing his excitement, Fu Changsheng closed the box and emerged from underground.

He glanced at the fallen statue.

He pinched a technique with his right hand.

A strand of mana fell on the statue, reinstating it on the pedestal, pressing the head back into place. Instantly, the statue gave off an indescribable aura.

Fu Changsheng cupped his hands in respect.

Leaving the ancient temple.

Mayor Fu had already arrived at Qili Village. He had been relieved of his Village Chief position and was preparing to be escorted back to the Town Government Office for trial. Fu Changsheng instructed:

"Runsheng, instruct the clan members to renovate the ancient temple in the back mountain, appoint a temple priest, and have the clan come to worship and offer incense on the first and fifteenth of each month."

"Yes, Patriarch"

Mayor Fu was puzzled.

The ancient temple has existed for longer than Qili Village, and it’s said that the head of the statue inside is missing. He couldn’t understand why the Patriarch wanted to renovate it.

When he entered the ancient temple.

Upon seeing the statue reinstated to its pedestal, his body trembled.

With the head reattached, the statue exuded an air of mysterious solemnity, and entering the temple calmed his restless mind:

"This ancient temple....."

.....

After returning from Qili Village, Fu Changsheng handed Stone over to his elder brother Fu Changren, who now spent most of his time at the Academy:

"Brother, Stone is physically weak. After he recuperates, we’ll test his Spiritual Root. Meanwhile, keep a close eye on the child in everyday life."

Returning from the Academy.

Due to limited time, Fu Changsheng went into seclusion again to begin the sacrificial refinement of the newly acquired array map.

On the bottom of the box were several incantations. As the spell echoed, the mana in his body gushed forth, infusing into the array map. The originally gray map floated in the air, and streaks of yellow Spirit Light fell, structured around the Black Tortoise, gathering the power of the Profound Turtle. As the formation shifted, it surprisingly could control ice and snow power to defend against enemies.

It lasted only for a few breaths.

Fu Changsheng found that his mana was exhausted.

He hurriedly retracted the Dharma Seal.

The Black Tortoise array map’s yellow light gathered in, transforming into a piece of ancient cloth that fell into Fu Changsheng’s hand.

Though the Black Tortoise array map didn’t label its tier, judging by the mana consumption and power, it was undoubtedly a small Tier Two array:

"It seems I should take Middle-Grade Spirit Stones to activate the array map when entering Qingcheng Mountain."

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

Fu Changsheng emerged from seclusion again.

Molan and his fourth sister Fu Changli were already waiting in the council hall. Over a year, Molan successfully broke through to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, and Fu Changli also broke through to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer.

Since someone needed to guard the Clan Mountain.

This time, the three of them would enter Qingcheng Mountain.

This year’s Immortal Ascension Assembly had ended, but unfortunately, only six clan members with Spiritual Roots were detected.

He instructed Meizhen to watch over the mountain gate.

Fu Changsheng maneuvered the flying ship, taking Molan and his fourth sister Fu Changli towards Qingcheng Mountain, which was fifty li away from Leimang Mountain. By the time they arrived, the Lei and Wu Families were already waiting.

Upon Fu Changsheng’s appearance.

Wu Clan Leader noticed the aura on Fu Changsheng and was shaken.

This fellow, Fu Changsheng, had broken through to Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer just a year after reaching Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer. Such cultivation speed was enviable, and recalling that he annihilated the entire Zhang Family overnight made Wu Clan Leader somewhat uneasy. He transmitted to Lei Clan Leader:

"Cousin, Fu Changsheng has broken through again. Merely relying on that Tier One Peak White Python in Qingcheng Mountain might not suffice against him. We must think of another way."

Only now thinking of a way.

The opportunity had passed.

Lei Clan Leader secretly replied:

"Don’t worry, I have my own arrangements."

As he spoke.

He greeted Fu Changsheng with a smile:

"It’s been a year, and Fu Clan Leader has already broken through to Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer. In a few more years, we might hear the good news of Fu Clan Leader’s Foundation Establishment success, truly enviable."

Smiling tiger.

Fu Changsheng inwardly commented.

On the surface, he modestly exchanged a few words.

The three families waited for a while.

Liuu Qingyun finally arrived, and upon landing, sensing Fu Changsheng’s breakthrough, his pupils constricted. Without even the resources of Qingcheng Mountain, Fu Changsheng had already reached Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer. Coming out of Qingcheng Mountain, wouldn’t he be able to attempt Foundation Establishment in a few more years?

Liuu Qingyun felt his throat dry.

The pressure was immense.

Now he felt even more urgency regarding the upcoming Wanning Marketplace Foundation Establishment Pill auction.

The four families gathered.

Lei Clan Leader laughed:

"Fu Clan Leader, you frequently interact with the Shangguan Family, do you know which Shangguan Family Elder is coming this year to open the Qingcheng Mountain Barrier for us?"

Fu Changsheng shook his head.

This year.

He had been in seclusion.

When he did come out, he only visited Qili Village.

Mentioning this.

Fu Changsheng couldn’t help but think of Shangguan Hongyu:

"I wonder if Miss Hongyu has already reached Foundation Establishment."

As the four families waited.

Southwest beyond the Qingcheng Mountain Barrier, two elders were lurking. One in a farmer’s outfit was Elder Lei, and the other, dressed in a colorful robe, appeared youthful, but his profound gaze revealed him to be an old monster who had consumed a Youthful Appearance Pill or practiced a Beauty Maintenance Skill. This was Elder Wu.

Elder Wu frowned:

"Brother Lei, you mysteriously wanted me to come here. Are you planning to force your way into Qingcheng Mountain when the barrier opens or ambush the Fu Family youths as they exit, striking them with thunderous methods?"

"Younger Brother Wu, your impatience hasn’t changed in decades. Be patient."