Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 100 - 98 Filial Sons and Virtuous Grandsons

Chapter 100: Chapter 98 Filial Sons and Virtuous Grandsons

Although during the brewing of the "Immortality Wine", the most superior "Elixir" is the exceedingly treasured Six Beasts Odd Pattern.

One must match it with their own "Weird" Life Chart, bird with bird, dragon with dragon, tiger with tiger... If they match, it’s worth a fortune; if not, it’s worthless (Chapter Fifty-Eight).

Therefore, Wang Yuan had never worried that he would carelessly follow in the footsteps of Huang Wu and Lady Peach Fairy.

In reality, apart from the Six Beasts Odd Pattern, there are countless "Life Charts" in life destiny that are varied and complex.

The "Three Odd Patterns" is one among them.

The heavens have three odd patterns of Jia, Wu, and Geng; the earth has three odd patterns of Ren, Gui, and Xin; mankind has three odd patterns of Yi, Bing, and Ding.

In the four pillars of the year, month, day, and hour, if one is born in a Jia year and Wu and Geng appear consecutively in the month and day stems;

Or for someone born in a Jia month, if Wu and Geng appear at the same time in the day and hour stems, then it is considered to have met "The Three Odd Patterns of the Heavens."

The Three Odd Patterns of the Earth and Mankind follow the same principle; just interchange Jia, Wu, Geng with Ren, Gui, Xin, or Yi, Bing, Ding.

According to the "Small Book of Life and Death", if the rating of "White Tiger Holding Position" is "7", then the "Three Odd Patterns" score would be about "5".

It is considered a superior Life Chart.

Since the eight characters of a person’s destiny are determined by the year, month, day, and hour, it is not impossible to have a Magician adept in this craft artificially adjust the time of a woman’s conception.

Even under the influence of a destined fate from the unknown, a Prince Mansion might not be able to produce an artificially made "Vermilion Bird Style", but accepting three "Three Odd Patterns" is entirely possible.

As long as the quantity of descendants is sufficient, eventually even a blind cat can stumble upon a dead mouse.

Whether it’s in his nature or an act, Zhou Wenye is addicted to sensuality and indulges in unbridled debauchery, the number of beauties he has enjoyed is beyond count.

How could there possibly be only three sons among his offspring?

After all, the resources at the disposal of a Prince are beyond the imagination of outsiders.

Given unrestricted material conditions and the freedom to reproduce, one needs only to compare with Liu Sheng, Prince Jing of Zhongshan, who had 120 sons, to get a glimpse.

At a similar age of around fifty, the number of Zhou Wenye’s offspring is a shameful count compared to his licentious behavior.

But now the truth has emerged.

The reason there were only Zhou Jingyuan, Zhou Jingxiang, and Zhou Jingyao, his three sons, was that only they had compatible Life Charts!

The Princely Heir aligned with the Heavenly Three Odd Patterns, the second son Zhou Jingxiang with the Human Three Odd Patterns, and the third son Zhou Jingyao with the Earthly Three Odd Patterns.

Each of them might be the victor who emerged from a competition among dozens of contemporaneous "brothers."

On the surface, none of the three brothers was the "Elixir", but when they come together to form the "Three Talents Three Odd Patterns", each of them would be the "Elixir"!

The Owl God Tomb had not realized that the Eldest Prince and the third son it had consumed were actually part of the "Elixir."

Zhou Wenye said earnestly to his second son,

"Jingxiang, how good it would have been if like your elder brother and third brother, you had also died in a place where your father could not see, sparing me the pain of witnessing my child’s death."

"General Wei, bring the Prince into the urn!"

When he gave the order coldly, he did not expect that, without waiting for Wei Anning to make his move, his usually meek and incompetent second son actually stood up on his own.

After straightening his attire, as if he were the paragon of filial piety unseen in the Yi King Mansion for two hundred years, he earnestly promised the Yi King,

"There is no need to trouble General Wei. If father wishes for his son to embrace death, then what harm is there in giving up my life?

Just please take good care of Caiyu."

Having said that, Zhou Jingxiang walked directly toward the transparent large urn in the eyes of everyone, especially Wang Yuan, who looked at him as if watching a fool, and without hesitation, he took a leap and jumped in.

A flash of blood light followed, and his entire being disappeared without a trace, while the liquid inside the urn finally seamed to reach its boiling point, beginning to roll continuously.

It made a loud splashing sound like a waterfall thundering.

To anyone’s eyes, this seemed to be the symbol of the wine’s quality transformation after being "enlightened" by the Elixir.

Wang Yuan was completely dumbfounded, feeling the absurdity of the situation.

"No way? Such a tolerant individual, gone without a trace? A true paragon of filial piety? Could the Yi King Mansion actually have such a miraculous existence?"

Wuwuwu...

Princess Consort Guo Caixu seemed unable to accept this reality for a moment, turned around, and threw herself into the embrace of the fat pig beside her, crying her eyes out.

The complacent Zhou Wenye patted her shoulder, waving grandly to his entourage,

"The old ancestor is of no use now, execute him for me!"

"As you command!"

Under the leadership of the Dao General Wei Anning, a group of Daoist Soldiers turned into shadows and charged towards the Jade Chariot.

Except for the "Ghost Matchmaker" Lady Gao, who still remained by the side of the Luoyang King to protect him.

The surviving lucky ones, led by the National Guardian General with the highest title, also gathered around Zhou Wenye.

Even if they did not understand the full picture, they could see that this Prince seemed to hold the winning ticket, and following the victor was just an instinct.

Wang Yuan, blending in with the crowd and seizing the opportunity, naturally followed suit.

But he couldn’t help taking a couple more glances at the National Guardian General, Zhou Jingze, who held the long sword and looked particularly valiant—one of the rare elites of the Yifan this generation, having reached Great Success in the "Bone and Flesh Outer Appearance" realm, just one step away from breaking through the Daoist Soldier barrier.

In the memories of his identity as Zhou Jingxuan, this National Guardian General seemed also to have maintained a very intimate relationship with the Princess Consort.

Wang Yuan retracted his gossiping gaze and once again cast a flickering look at the back of Zhou Wenye.

With his continuous crowdfunding practice, he was about to break through the minor accomplishment level of the "Non-Human" realm, so there ought to be an eighty percent chance of assassinating Zhou Wenye on the spot.

Unfortunately, the time was not right, and taking personal action to finish off that fatty would be nothing but foolish pleasure.

Moreover...

He quietly attempted to use the "Deceit Object·Divination Bone" once.

Question: Is Zhou Jingxiang’s current situation auspicious or ominous?

The half-wolf skull-like divination bone cracked with a crisp sound, forming a fracture line.

Auspicious!

Wang Yuan couldn’t help but spit hard, cursing inwardly as he retreated to the very back of the crowd.

Even the sobbing, stunningly beautiful Princess Consort, as well as the tumbling huge jar not far away, suddenly felt unreal.

At the same time, he surreptitiously scanned his surroundings, on guard against the chance that the Prince, whose manner of escape was unknown, might play dead and burst forth once more.

Wang Yuan realized that at times like this, the one who could be more cunning would be the last one laughing!

...

Boom——!

Fan Zhang, whose entire body was a dusty yellow resembling a humanoid rat spirit, was operating the "Earth Dragon Construction Technique" at the Red Seal level, lifting the bluestone floor of the water pavilion and slamming forcefully into General Wei Anning, the Dao General.

General Wei Anning was clad in heavy armor and wielding a long spear, charging as if he were a steel war chariot.

He stood his ground against a Red Seal Mage without any disadvantage.

His strongest five Daoist Soldiers, each having reached the grand accomplishment of the second realm Non-Human, had awakened the "Mystic Armor Military Technique·Divine Skills·Steel Muscles and Iron Bones".

They confronted the subordinates who were acting as the henchmen of the Yili King.

Screech——!

For the Yili King, this cup of Immortality Wine, which had been bitterly awaited for two hundred years, was finally ready today.

As long as he drank it, he could use the "Divine Power Talisman" to steal a "Killing Dao Fruit" from the "Undying Tree" manifested by the great Dao!

A Mage could achieve immortality upon obtaining it, and a "Weird" not only could live forever as well but also return to its original form, completely regaining spiritual wisdom (Chapter Fifty-Two).

As the Yili King was backed into a corner with no retreat, how could he willingly comply with others seizing his last hope?

Thus, he gathered his remaining strength, opened his eyes again, and stepped down from the Jade Chariot.

He cut his wrist and jet-black blood spurted forth, turning into countless fierce black night owls. Like a bloodthirsty dark cloud, they swooped on everyone in the water pavilion.

Their intimidating presence was extreme.

Chirp chirp jabber jabber...

The three Owl God Spiritual Gods could transform into countless avatars, spot the finest detail, and see through everything as though by fire.

Even in this weakened state, they surpassed most of the True Qi realm Mages.

To them, these living people were completely useless now.

Elsewhere.

Having just witnessed a human tragedy of "father poisoning son", a "slaughter of ancestors" soon followed.

Even Wang Yunhu, a bona fide villain, couldn’t help but feel somewhat numb.

"Filial sons and wise grandsons, truly filial and wise! Although I too covet the Owl God Tomb, I am merely your family’s Tomb Guardian.

This one is your ancestor! Once you’ve dug up your ancestor’s tomb, there’s no need for Yifan to exist, you’d still want to stay in the Great Yan Dynasty?

Being stripped of your title and thrown in jail would probably be the best outcome, right?"

Just then, a stern shout snapped him back to his senses.

"Clan Leader Wang, let’s all join forces to first take down the strongest Yili King!"

Master Ge raised a talisman high above his head with two fingers, quickly chanting:

"Heavenly Spirit responds, Earthly Spirit heeds.

The north wind drifts here, the west wind comes with gloom. The southern phoenix soars, the eastern dragon looms. The Sage holds the mandate high, summoning thee as thunder and rain. Hurry to the Thunder Altar, to save from bitter pain.

Rapid as the decree! Command!"

Boom!

Using talismanic thunder, he harnessed the mana of the "West King Holy Mother", and blasted away the Nightmare Suppressing Power emitted by several Deceit Objects.

The Ma Brothers beside him rushed out at the command.

After the "dust settled" on the Immortality Wine, a chaotic battle was about to erupt in the water pavilion.

Wang Yunhu subconsciously followed the Ma Brothers, but halfway through his charge, his heart skipped a beat:

"Wait! Something’s not right!

How could Master Ge know that ’Elixir’ is Prince Dechang?

This message should be extremely confidential, even the Daoist Soldiers from the Prince Mansion shouldn’t have known in advance, should they?!"

As Wang Yunhu realized something was amiss, he was about to turn his head to look behind.

Smack!

Before he could look back, a bursting noise exploded behind his ear!