After leaving the "crime scene", Mengqi deviated slightly from the Qilu Mountains and turned to the northwest. He planned to take a detour to avoid being tracked down based on the words "Yuxu remnant".
He had suffered serious injuries in this battle. Half of his body, two arms, a head, and his Vital Spirit were all injuries that could not be healed in a short period of time. Most grandmasters would have died long ago. He only had one Immortality Elixir of East Pole left over from the previous mission. Now that he had escaped danger, there was no need to consume it for now. He could just use the healing elixirs he had taken from Huamei Heights. When he was staying at Huamei Heights temporarily, Mr. Lu had given him some elixirs due to his injuries during the battle with the Blue Stair Assassin.
"I should be able to recover in about a month or so …" Mengqi sensed his own condition. After all, his next step was to wander around the mortal world and digest what he had learned from the battle. He would not provoke any grandmasters. If he really encountered danger, it would not be too late to take the Immortality Elixir of East Pole.
There was a small valley ahead with lush trees and gurgling water. Mengqi paused and found a place to take out the two pieces of Taoist Chixia's corpse. He dug a hole and buried them, erecting a blank wooden monument.
"I've taken your life to avenge King Chen. From now on, we have no more grudges." Mengqi cupped his hands in obeisance and said sincerely, "As an opponent, I admire your great strength and superb use of the Magnetic Field. I'll bury you here to prevent your corpse from being refined into weapons or taken advantage of by wild dogs and beasts."
On the path of martial arts, it was common to encounter opponents whom one admired or even appreciated during a battle. It had nothing to do with friend or foe, nor did it have anything to do with one's decision. It was simply a form of respect for each other's martial arts.
After this battle, Mengqi had also discovered many things. In the future, he could use the Interior to develop the "Grand Sun Transformation" or the "Bipolar Magnetic Mystic Beast" to create an effect similar to the Magnetic Field. This would allow him to take his opponent by surprise in battle.
The Eight Nine Mysteries was a peerless Godly Kung Fu that could be used to control the enemy's techniques!
If not for the fact that the Blue Stair Assassin was currently in a solidified state of self-destruction, Mengqi would have wanted to study how to separate the shadow, physical body, and Primordial Spirit.
After burying Daoist Chixia, Mengqi passed through the valley and found a secluded place to hide. While he was recuperating, he could finally inspect his spoils of war.
Respecting Daoist Chixia's martial arts and burying his corpse did not affect Mengqi's plundering of his belongings at all!
I'm just that realistic! Mengqi mumbled. He first looked at the ancient longbow. It was greenish-black in color and had an ordinary appearance. There were two words engraved on it, "Mountain and Sea".
Mengqi's spirit seeped into it and broke the inhibition. He had a rough idea of the longbow's power. It was a Precious Weapon of the highest grade, but there were imperfections in its refinement. It was probably an imitation of a certain Heavenly Weapon. It was extremely difficult to draw the bowstring. Even a grandmaster like Daoist Chixia found it difficult to do so.
The further the bowstring was drawn, the more powerful the golden arrow would be. It could also be amplified according to the characteristics of the power added to the bowstring. For example, if Daoist Chixia's "Disintegration" was held by a peak expert of the Exterior, a full-powered arrow would be equivalent to a complete Half-step attack. If it was not blocked or weakened, it could directly break through the Kunlun Taoist Robe activated by Mengqi and even injure his body. Even when Daoist Chixia used it, it could still penetrate his defense and leave white marks on Mengqi's face and body.
The greatest feature of the Mountain and Sea Bow was that it could not be blocked directly. Even if it was weakened by the traction and fetters, it could only reduce its power at most. It could not slow down its speed. The further the bowstring was drawn, the faster it would be. Its attack range was two to four times that of Mengqi's Heaven Inflicted Pain.
"In the future, apart from music, I'll also have long-range means." Mengqi put away the Mountain and Sea Bow. He suspected that it was a replica of the Heaven and Earth Bow of the Chentang Pass.
Opening the Space Ring, Mengqi found a lot of good things, such as five jade slips with good Exterior skills. They were not the impartation of Gumgwang-Hole, but Chixia's own collection of magnetism skills and archery skills such as the Night Flower Thousand Trees. There were even annotations left by Daoist Chixia after studying them, such as where there were problems and what was worth learning.
Other than that, there were also the Escape Talisman of Terrestrial Magnetism Level, a glittering imitation of the God-tying Rope, a few bottles of healing elixirs, a spare set of the Magical Robe of Two Poles, a purple jade ruler, and five or six treasures of heaven and earth imbued with the power of magnetism, such as the Little Magnetic Mountain of the North Pole. If Taoist Chixia consumed too much of his energy, he could break them down to replenish himself!
"As expected of a grandmaster." Mengqi's lips curled up, especially the Magical Robe of Two Poles, which could be used to replace his damaged Kunlun Taoist Robe. Although it was of a lower grade, it could form an invisible Magical Robe of Two Poles that could distort attacks to a certain extent. It was not bad.
Meng Qi changed into the Taoist robe and put away the other items. He thought to himself, "Most of the imitations are Five-colored Stones and God-tying Rope. Could it be that the Golden Lights Cave of Mount Wudang belongs to the lineage of Tu Xing Sun and Deng Chanyu? But they don't seem to regard themselves as the descendants of the Jade Palace. Instead, they call the lineage of Duke Huan of Qi the remnants.
Shaking his head, Mengqi could not be bothered to speculate on this matter. He closed his eyes and dispersed the medicinal effect to treat his injuries.
Now, there were only two things that interested him the most. One was to achieve a breakthrough in his realm, and the other was to try various methods to once again sense the inexplicably high Yuxu Palace!
…
Five months later, in a certain old temple in Lin Zi of Qi.
A little girl of a few years old followed her mother to offer incense and pray for blessings. Along the way, she was blinded by the flowers and stumbled into a side path.
Suddenly, she released a light cry that was full of fear. It was because there was a monster in front of her. Its head was long and thin, and it was split into two like a pair of legs. Its feet were a ball, and it stood on the ground with two sparkling scars.
Her mother heard the sound and hurried over. Taking a look, she was both annoyed and amused. Spitting, she said, "Follow me to the hall. What's so good about a person standing upside down?"
A person standing upside down? The little girl's eyes widened as she looked at the scars on the 'feet'.
Their eyes met. Mengqi flipped over and sat up. His mouth twitched, "Have you never seen a person standing upside down?"
In order to find a way to sense the Jade Mirage Palace, he tried to fake his death and tried to operate the Indestructible Primeval Form to its limit. He failed again and again, and tried again and again. In the end, he was bored to death. He tried all kinds of positions, but there was no effect.
The little girl was startled. Suddenly, she smiled brightly, "Uncle, you look so good when you are not standing upside down."
Finishing her sentence, she turned around and ran into the hall.
Mengqi clicked his tongue and rubbed his chin, "Children are too honest."
He stood up and stretched his arms and legs. The past five months of meditation and peaceful travel have pushed him to a new level and he is not far from touching the second step of the Celestial Ladder.
Feeling relaxed, Meng Qi walked out of the ancient temple and stepped onto the streets of Lin Zi. There were many merchants walking to and fro and it was a sea of people. Although they were not dressed well, most of them appeared to be in high spirits. It was a stark contrast to the numb and lifeless faces of the commoners from other countries that he had encountered along the way.
After turning a few streets, one could often see people giving lectures on the streets, preaching the Mohists' philosophy of love with impartiality, mutual benefit, and not engaging in unjust wars. There were many people who gathered around to listen. Many young people and teenagers were full of enthusiasm and passion.
"It feels great …" Mengqi sighed, feeling a subtle sense of joy and a growing sense of achievement.
Inside the Grand Minister's Mansion.
Bai Song sat at the head of the table with Zhao Bai beside him. Many followers of the School of Mo were kneeling and listening attentively to their teachings.
"Juzi taught us to always have a heart of universal love, regardless of wealth or status …" After listening to their reports, Bai Song stroked his short beard and exhorted, "Especially now that we have gained the power of Qi, we must be humble and simple …"
Zhao Bai suddenly stood up, his voice trembling and unable to speak properly.
Sensing the abnormality, Bai Song raised his head and saw a familiar looking man with a tall hat standing by the door.
His face filled with surprise, he stumbled to his feet, "Juzi!"
Just as he was about to pay his respects, he was pulled out by a gentle force and heard a gentle voice, "We, the followers of the School of Mo, do not abide by formalities."
"Juzi?" The followers of the School of Mo who held real power were shocked. The Juzi whom they had worshipped for so long had finally appeared?
They stood up and stood by the side with their hands by their sides, excited and excited, just like the girls Mengqi used to see chasing after their idols.
"How is the current situation in Qi?" Mengqi walked slowly towards them without boasting or preaching, only asking about the situation.
Bai Song measured his tone before replying, "In reply to Juzi, Mr Jiang and Mr Ruan have been away for less than two months. Currently, we have the full support of the King of Qi and the secret help of that person. Many of the opposing Dukes have been eliminated and the atmosphere has been cleared up. We are honoring the virtuous and capable. We have used examinations instead of recommendations to recruit many experts. Public schools have also been promoted in Lin Zi and the surrounding areas, but the effect is still unclear."
"Some of the Dukes have realized that their fiefdoms and resources have not been taken away, but they can no longer rely on their family background. With the examinations, they are not afraid of ordinary people and have turned to us. The remaining stubborn ones have retreated to the borders and are in cahoots with the State of Lu."
"Except for the borders, all other Transit Dues have been abolished."
…
His words were filled with the joy of success.
"Calm down, calm down. Take it slow." Mengqi nodded and turned to the rest of the followers of the School of Mo and bowed deeply.
"On behalf of all those who are suffering and those who are mired in chaos, I thank all of you for sacrificing your lives and spilling your blood!"
"Sacrificing your lives and spilling your blood … Juzi is personally thanking all those who are suffering …" The followers of the School of Mo suddenly trembled as if they were struck by lightning. They were excited and felt that their actions had not betrayed the greater good!
Mengqi's gratitude was sincere. He was the one who summoned them but could not lead them. He felt guilty!
Bai Song and Zhao Bai were also overjoyed, feeling that their efforts have been acknowledged.
Mengqi sat down and began to talk about the School of Mo. Unlike before, it was no longer just theories but more concrete methods, such as the one he had thought of for Senior Brother Qi.
The followers of the School of Mo were mesmerized and felt that their horizons had been broadened.
…
In one of the palaces, Mengqi met Duke Huan Of Qi, Little White, who was dressed in Taoist robes.
"Did you sense the Yuxu Palace?" Duke Huan Of Qi's white eyebrows moved slightly.
Mengqi nodded. "Unfortunately, I tried many methods, but none of them worked …"
He briefly described the process of his attempts to see if Duke Huan Of Qi could figure out anything.
Duke Huan Of Qi listened as he pondered. Suddenly, he said, "I haven't tried burning, cracking, or dismembering …"
"Don't go so far …" Mengqi broke out in a cold sweat.
Duke Huan Of Qi chuckled and stopped joking. "The Yuxu Palace is located in an unknown place. It can be entered from anywhere in the world, but it's not in this realm. Well, in recent years, the passage of time has been changing, sometimes slow, sometimes fast. I wonder if that has anything to do with it …"
"That must be the Dominator's doing …" Mengqi thought. He looked at Duke Huan Of Qi and asked, "Uncle Master, what do you want to tell me?"
Duke Huan Of Qi pondered for a while and said, "You sensed the object Chu Zhuang took out from the Yuxu Palace, and now you also sensed the Yuxu Palace. It must be you. At that time, your 'self' was at its strongest, and you felt like you had broken through some kind of obstacle. Perhaps when you're about to cross the second step of the Celestial Ladder, you'll sense it again."
"No wonder it's useless to use I, the Unique and Righteous …" Mengqi nodded slightly.
Duke Huan Of Qi suddenly laughed. "But the Daoist can't be sure. During this period, he'll keep an eye on you and watch your every move. He'll find clues from the subtle changes."
"Keep an eye on me …" Mengqi felt like he was being stared at by a pervert. He could not help but say, "Uncle Master, you should know a few Yuxu Transformation Arts. Why don't you turn into a beautiful woman and stare at me? Otherwise, I'll shiver!"
When Duke Huan Of Qi was young, he was lecherous and indulgent. He did not care about trifles. After getting to know him, Mengqi spoke more casually.
Duke Huan Of Qi Little White's eyebrows trembled. He pretended to be angry and said, "Get out!"
"Okay, Nephew, get out of here immediately!" Mengqi did not care at all. He laughed. In this way, he would not be stared at.
Duke Huan Of Qi was stunned for a while. He shouted angrily again, "Get back here!"
He paused for a while and said, "Your practice of the Heavenly Golden Scripture is a mess. The Daoist will explain it to you!"
"That's great!" Mengqi immediately sat up straight.
…
Another three months passed. Mengqi's Heavenly Golden Scripture improved. So did his Eight Nine Mysteries.
One day, he was sitting in a quiet room with his legs crossed. He felt the second Heavenly Ladder appearing in front of him.
At this moment, his thoughts rose and his spirit entered an unknown realm. He sensed a grand and noble palace.
The Yuxu Palace!
Duke Huan Of Qi felt the subtle changes and opened his eyes.
…
In the Gumgwang-Hole of Mount Wudang, Prince Chu Zhuang's Ruyi Scepter shone brightly!
"Invite the two guests here," Prince Chu Zhuang ordered the boy with a happy expression.
…
In a small valley, the grave of Daoist Chixia suddenly cracked open. Two pieces of the corpse jumped out and wriggled and stuck together.
After a while, Daoist Chixia moved his body and twisted his neck, as if he was getting used to this body.
Then, he raised his head and looked at the endless sky. In the void around him, the sea of Vital Qi condensed and formed pieces of black matter. The black matter connected to form a black Daoist robe and wrapped around Daoist Chixia. His breath was concealed and nothing could be seen.
Void Creation!
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