CHAPTER 408: CHAPTER 205: THE FAITH OF THE EASTERN DYNASTY_2

Dong Lan tilted her head to look at Lu Jin’an, the thick hair falling from her side profile, making her expression of slightly widened eyes look somewhat dazed.

"I’m familiar with Ziwei Doushu, but..." Dong Lan slightly furrowed her brows: "Using Star Refining, are you trying to fool me?"

As she spoke, she seemed to have firmed her thoughts, saying earnestly: "Don’t concoct reasons to deceive me, or the divine being will impose castration."

Lu Jin’an narrowed his eyes at Dong Lan, did she really not know the mainstream Body Refining Method of the Human Clan back then?

Alright, even if she’s not from the Eastern Dynasty, how could she come to the Radiant Domain, a Great Domain, and not have heard of the Dao Palace Nine Stars?

Even with information being blockaded, it shouldn’t be to this extent, right?

Lu Jin’an looked at Dong Lan’s serious expression, clenched his hand, causing the Vigorous Force to disappear, and then Spiritual Power surged from his palm, spreading like mist: "Do you recognize this?"

Dong Lan looked at Lu Jin’an as if he were a fool: "Do you think I’m stupid? I don’t recognize Primordial Qi? Isn’t it just the power commonly used by those bald monks?

However, it is far less than the Vigorous Force originating from oneself."

’She knows Vigorous Force yet calls Spiritual Power Primordial Qi...’

Lu Jin’an looked at Dong Lan suspiciously, ’Primordial Qi’ is the term from the previous version of the Cultivation System, is this person still living in that era?

Plus, she believes Vigorous Force to surpass ’Primordial Qi’, as if a remnant from an ancient era.

But Lu Jin’an knew she wasn’t a ’Remnant’.

Because such ’Remnants’, much like many cultivators today who disdain body cultivation as ’useless martial artists’, ’Remnants’ similarly look down on those who cultivate Spiritual Power, stiffly believing they abandoned the efforts of their predecessors.

Yet, from Dong Lan’s expression, he couldn’t detect this kind of ’disdain’, so the current situation was apparent.

Dong Lan’s understanding hadn’t kept up with the current era, or for some reason her country hadn’t assimilated into this era, hence she lacked understanding of some current information.

But having been active in the Radiant Domain, being so out of touch is quite unreasonable.

Lu Jin’an retracted his Spiritual Power, asking: "If I work under you, where would I go to do the job?"

Dong Lan scrutinized Lu Jin’an for a moment, scoffing: "Digging for my information? Do I seem that slow?

If you agree, naturally, I’ll take you there to learn."

Lu Jin’an frowned at Dong Lan, pondering before asking: "Have you heard of Lin Yuan Sword Sect and East Slope Confucian Academy?"

"I know." Dong Lan said lightly: "A group of self-proclaimed Immortals, attempting to overthrow my dynasty like they once did the Jiuli Dynasty.

Are you associated with them?"

Dong Lan eyed Lu Jin’an: "If so, I’ll retract my invitation to you."

Looking at Dong Lan provoked a desire in Lu Jin’an to go with her, curious about what kind of dynasty she came from.

Claimed to be out of touch with information, yet she knows about Lin Yuan Sword Sect and Donglu Academy, more than most Small Domains in the Central Domain.

Not out of touch with information then, but a disdain for Spiritual Power and strange beliefs...

Yet Lu Jin’an remembered his mission, which was the priority.

Moreover, she had traveled to the Radiant Domain several times, maybe he could indirectly gather some intel on the Buddhist Sect.

In contemplation, Lu Jin’an stated: "I have no connection with Lin Yuan Sword Sect or Donglu Academy, I’m just here in the ’Radiant Domain’ for a task."

Dong Lan’s expression remained unchanged, indicating she knew this was the Radiant Domain.

"To be honest," Lu Jin’an clasped his hands in a complimentary gesture: "I’m indeed interested in your Body Forging Technique... there are always talented people beyond my imagination."

"My Body Forging Technique is the strongest." Dong Lan slightly lifted her chin, showing no sign of modesty: "Even if you’re on par with me now, you won’t be in the future.

Your side practices cannot become a ’Martial God’."

Martial God... it was indeed the term once used for ultimate body cultivation.

Lu Jin’an nodded with a smile, immediately responding: "Sometimes I do find some flaws in my Body Refining Method, that’s why I’d like to exchange with you to perfect it."

"That’s not something sparring can fix." Dong Lan crossed her arms: "You’re practicing incorrectly."

Lu Jin’an didn’t argue back: "If I work under you... can I learn your Body Forging Technique?"

"Depends on your performance." Dong Lan said lightly: "My Breathing Technique is not easily passed on."

"Indeed, as it’s such an outstanding Body Forging Technique." Lu Jin’an continued flattering, praising her Body Forging Technique, making her behavior seem a little ’foolish’.

"It’s just..." Lu Jin’an hesitated: "I still have unfinished business, I can’t go broaden my horizons with you just yet."

"I won’t leave now either." Dong Lan smiled faintly: "So... where did you hide it?"

Lu Jin’an knew she referred to that Dog Demon, so he asked calmly: "Do you know the secret of the group of demons at Lingbao Mountain?"

Dong Lan glanced at the waterfall’s curtain of water, her tone tinged with sarcasm: "Those old bald monks have deviated in faith, have you ever seen monks repeatedly releasing fish after catching them?"

"It’s my first time seeing it too, that’s why I didn’t kill those two Dog Demons." Lu Jin’an said softly: "So I wanted to come to Minbao Mountain to check the situation.

Are you investigating this too?"

"I’ve already investigated it." Dong Lan walked towards the depths of the curtain cave: "They initially asked me for liberation, but this time, they leaked it to those bald monks."

Dong Lan sneered: "If they don’t want to save themselves, who can help them?"

"Perhaps they had no choice."

Lu Jin’an said while observing the surroundings, having noticed earlier how exceptionally sturdy this place was.

He and Dong Lan hadn’t held back during their fight, yet hadn’t managed to destroy this place.

It’s quite similar to the cultivation sanctuaries inside the Wandao Sect.

"Still too weak, that’s why those bald monks toy with them." Dong Lan commented indifferently: "In this chaotic world, lack of strength is the original sin."

Chaotic world?

Lu Jin’an contemplated: "Friend, are you from the Eastern Dynasty?"

"Yes." Dong Lan said as she walked: "And you?"

"Take a guess."

"Jiuli Dynasty specializes in Qi, Shenmiao Dynasty in soul... both are crooked paths." Dong Lan glanced at him: "You know the methods of the Jiuli Dynasty, so you were born there?

But you’re smart enough to understand body-based forging is the true path."

"Hmm." Dong Lan nodded: "Considering this, you’re not quite a fool."

Lu Jin’an pondered while looking at Dong Lan, does this person genuinely believe the world consists only of the Three Great Dynasties?

"You guessed wrong." Lu Jin’an smiled while probing: "Try again."

"Besides the Buddhist Sect, only some Taoist temples remain." Dong Lan frowned at Lu Jin’an: "You’re from a Taoist temple, so you wish to save those demon beasts controlled by the Buddhist Sect?"

Lu Jin’an softly countered: "Where do you think Lin Yuan Sword Sect and East Slope Confucian Academy are located?"

"Outside the border." Dong Lan answered unhesitatingly: "Like the Barbarians back then, but more polite and better dressed, though it doesn’t change their vile nature of trying to subvert my dynasty’s beliefs and interfering in our internal affairs.

Are you from outside the border?"

"You could say that." Lu Jin’an responded smoothly: "But unrelated to them, as I focus on Body Refining."

Dong Lan nodded, scoffing: "What do they know about the profound Body Forging Technique?"

Lu Jin’an’s eyelids drooped slightly, more puzzled than ever.

How did the Three Great Dynasties, occupying two Great Domains, manage to completely block outside information?

Even if their people couldn’t leave, can those outside not enter?

Not to mention, the Sword Immortal from Lin Yuan Sword Sect and the Saint from East Slope Academy, even the Buddha from the Buddhist Sect has the strength to visit the Three Great Dynasties, right?

The Three Great Dynasties don’t even bear the title ’Immortal Dynasty’, so how are they concealing external information?

Lu Jin’an’s curiosity intensified, while Dong Lan stopped walking.

He raised his eyes to see the inner cave looked like a retreat, fully equipped with daily necessities, even a hot spring.

"Is this your stronghold?" Lu Jin’an turned to Dong Lan: "Can’t the Buddhist Sect discover it?"

"How can those bald monks resist the divine being?" Dong Lan looked at an object covered with a white cloth, her voice respectful: "With the protection of the divine being, no one can find this place."

Following her gaze, Lu Jin’an curiously asked: "May I ask, what is the revered name of the divine being?"

"You don’t know?"

Lu Jin’an smiled slightly: "I’m from outside the border, seeking stronger Body Forging Techniques."

"Very well, I will let you see the dignity of one of the three ’Martial Gods’ of the Eastern Dynasty." Dong Lan walked over, carefully removing the white cloth while saying: "Although my Breathing Technique wasn’t taught by Them, They are a Martial God I respect."

Whoosh...

The white cloth fell, and Lu Jin’an looked at the stone statue, surprise flickering in his eyes.

One of the three ’Martial Gods’ worshiped by the Eastern Dynasty turned out to be...

Emperor Kong!?

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