Martial Arts Domination: Start with the Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique
Chapter 173 - 169: Once There Were Immortals in This World! (Subscribe Please)

Chapter 173: Chapter 169: Once There Were Immortals in This World! (Subscribe Please)

"How do you feel?"

As Qin Zheng stepped out and exited the grand hall, he immediately saw Zhao Li, who had been waiting there.

"Not too bad."

Facing Zhao Li’s inquiry, Qin Zheng smiled and responded.

This time’s promotion was indeed unprecedented, the advancement far exceeding any before.

Zhao Li also smiled upon hearing this.

Regarding Qin Zheng, he was both curious and expectant.

His Martial Arts talent was formidable, not to mention a deep commitment to the righteousness of the Human race. He never held back against Monsters or evildoers.

Such a person, if promoted to Martial Saint, would be the best for Great Jin and the human populace.

He didn’t inquire further about Qin Zheng’s promotion but started walking with Qin Zheng toward the outside of the hall.

"Would you like to tour around the Taiwu Academy?"

While walking, Zhao Li spoke up.

Qin Zheng shook his head, then paused to think and asked, "How long have I been inside?"

His entire mind had been immersed in comprehension and promotion, not intentionally perceiving the passage of time, so he was unaware of how long it had been.

"Ten days."

"Ten days?!"

Qin Zheng was somewhat astonished.

In his perception, not much time had passed; he thought it had been at most a day.

"Observing the Enlightenment Divine Stele is like that. One’s mind is immersed, unable to sense external time. It seems like not much time has passed, but in reality, a long time has already passed outside."

Zhao Li chuckled softly and explained to Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng nodded, suddenly feeling an epiphany.

This session observing the Enlightenment Divine Stele was just like those cultivator novels he had read in his previous life, where a single seclusion for comprehension represented countless years.

Thinking this, he furrowed his brows slightly.

Thoughts began to emerge in his mind, recalling the process of comprehending the Divine Stele.

The Golden Body Statues in the hall, each clad in Daoist robes, clearly were Daoist Immortal Gods.

And the patterns in the hall clearly formed a teleportation array, which had transported him to the location of the Enlightenment Divine Stele.

That place, like a secret realm, was most likely not within this Taiwu Academy, but at a much more secretive location.

Such methods could be said to belong only to cultivators.

The things observed on the body of the Gao family also confirmed the existence of cultivation methods in this world.

But why had he, in all his journey of cultivation, only known about Martial Artists and never heard of Cultivators?

Was it that Great Jin’s location wasn’t qualified enough to make contact with Immortal Sects?

No!

If Great Jin couldn’t make contact with Immortal Sects, then there shouldn’t be such cultivation methods and treasures appearing here.

Qin Zheng immediately thought of what he had captured from the Gao family, and a hint on the Merit Scroll, his mind hazily forming a conjecture.

Perhaps the cultivation civilization in this world was affected by some uncontrollable factor.

Thus, the number of Cultivators greatly diminished, and even those who fortuitously survived hid themselves away, not showing themselves.

This was why the common people only knew of Martial Artists and not Cultivators.

And this uncontrollable factor seemed to be related to some kind of contamination...

Thoughts rapidly surged through Qin Zheng’s mind, analyzing the truths about this world.

And this truth, both the imperial family of Great Jin and the Quanyang Gao Family, surely knew it.

Seeing Qin Zheng’s furrowed brow and flickering eyes, clearly deep in thought, Zhao Li tactfully remained silent.

Half an hour later, the gate of Taiwu Academy appeared before the two of them.

At this moment, Qin Zheng’s mind also fully awoke.

"Alright, now that I’ve brought you here, I should go back to my own matters,"

Zhao Li said with a light chuckle, seeing him return to awareness.

"Thank you very much for the help, senior!"

Qin Zheng immediately clasped his hands together, speaking earnestly.

"It’s a trivial matter, not worth mentioning."

Zhao Li waved his hand, then hesitated a moment before speaking, "Why not stay in the Capital City? I could recommend you to join Taiwu Academy."

Qin Zheng smiled lightly and shook his head, thanking him again, "Thank you for your kindness, senior, but Qin Zheng is not suited for Capital City."

Joking aside, how could he exterminate demons and accrue merit for increasing his Martial Arts skills if he stayed in Capital City?

Would he have to eliminate the corrupt officials in the city?

While feasible, that would be quite troublesome; it wasn’t as straightforward as slaying Monsters.

Zhao Li, obviously anticipating this response, could only sigh lightly, struggling slightly with his words, then continued, "Qingzhou..."

"Young Master Qin!"

Before Zhao Li could finish, a calling voice interrupted him.

The two turned their heads and saw a top Great Grandmaster from the Wei Family, who at this moment was standing in front of Taiwu Academy’s gate, calling out to Qin Zheng.

Behind him was Wei Wushuang as well, standing there with a friendly smile, completely different from his demeanor back at the General’s Compound.

Qin Zheng slightly furrowed his brow.

"Go and see him, he’s been waiting here for ten days,"

Zhao Li’s voice sounded, with a hint of persuasion.

The Wei Family, being the prestigious Martial Saint Clan, and Wei Wushuang, a significant figure in the family, deserved a moment of his time after such an honorable wait, both morally and rationally.

Qin Zheng’s eyes flickered, then he nodded and continued, "What were you about to say earlier, senior? What about Qingzhou?"

Zhao Li didn’t respond, instead turning his gaze towards the two figures outside the gate of Taiwu Academy.

Then, he shook his head and said, "Let Second Master Wei tell you. As a member of the Martial Saint Clan, he surely knows much more."

Hearing this, Qin Zheng had a bad feeling inside.

But since Zhao Li had already spoken thus, he couldn’t inquire further and simply replied, ’Okay.’"

After bowing in thanks again, Qin Zheng strode out of the Taiwu Academy gate and approached Yan Li and Wei Wushuang.

"Young Master Qin, it has been a long time!"

Wei Wushuang looked at Qin Zheng, his face full of smiles as he spoke.

"Lord Wei seeks Qin, may I ask what the matter is?"

Qin Zheng nodded in response, then asked.

Wei Wushuang immediately said, "Young Master Qin’s talents are extraordinary, a rare Martial Arts prodigy. My brother and I would like to invite you to visit the Wei Residence."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng gently shook his head, about to refuse.

But at that moment, Wei Wushuang’s voice hurriedly rang out again.

"This time it is mainly to discuss how we can persuade Wuji to come back from Qingzhou, and also..."

"We have some news about Qingzhou to share with you."

These two sentences halted the words Qin Zheng was about to say.

His eyes flickered momentarily, and he nodded, saying, "Then I will trouble you."

"No trouble at all! Please get on the carriage!"

Wei Wushuang hurriedly said with a smile, stretching out his arm to guide Qin Zheng towards the tall carriage behind him.

The two entered the carriage, and Yan Li immediately urged the Demon Horse, slowly leaving the Taiwu Academy and heading towards the Wei Family Mansion.

Clatter~

The sound of the carriage wheels rose.

Inside the carriage.

Wei Wushuang’s gaze occasionally fell on Qin Zheng.

In his perception, Qin Zheng’s aura was calm like an ordinary person, even in his spiritual sense, indistinguishable from ordinary people.

It seemed as if his Essence Qi Spirit had dissipated, his Martial Arts cultivation nonexistent.

But the more this was so, the more intense the joy in his eyes became.

Being from a Martial Saint Clan, they were well aware of the effects of the "Eighty-One Transformations to Saintliness Scripture."

An aura returning to that of an ordinary person meant that the Essence Qi had condensed completely, a phenomenon occurring only after reaching the fifty-fourth transformation!

And having reached the fifty-fourth transformation also meant that there was a possibility of achieving the realms of a Martial Saint!

Thinking of this, his gaze towards Qin Zheng became increasingly eager.

"Young Master Qin."

He suddenly spoke.

"Hmm?"

Qin Zheng responded.

"What is your view on the matter of marriage? And... can you accept a girl who is more than a decade younger than you?"

Wei Wushuang’s voice rang out, somewhat expectant.

Outside the carriage, Yan Li’s face remained calm, but inside, he was roaring loudly: Second Master, the little miss was just over a month old recently!

Inside the carriage, a silence ensued.

"I am not currently focused on this issue."

After a moment, Qin Zheng’s voice finally rose.

Then he continued, "Observing the Divine Stele has drained much of my mind. I will rest for a while, please call me when we arrive, Lord Wei."

After speaking, Qin Zheng closed his eyes, effectively ignoring anything further Wei Wushuang had to say.

"Alright."

Wei Wushuang’s face seemed somewhat regretful.

But seeing that Qin Zheng really had no thoughts in that direction, he could only give up reluctantly.

The interior of the carriage then became completely quiet.

An hour later, the carriage stopped in front of a luxurious mansion.

"Young Master Qin, we are here."

Wei Wushuang’s voice rose, and almost at the same time, Qin Zheng opened his eyes.

He hadn’t really rested, his spiritual power constantly observing the surroundings, watching the lives of the Capital City’s citizens.

Stepping out of the carriage, he saw a robust man with a scholarly appearance waiting in front of the mansion’s gate.

Behind the man were over ten family members, mostly young girls in their prime.

All were looking at Qin Zheng with curious eyes.

"Having met Young Master Qin in person, he is indeed as extraordinary as the rumors say!"

"I am Wei Wuliang, the elder brother of Wushuang and Wuji."

Wei Wuliang was the first to speak.

Qin Zheng, acknowledging the grand reception, bowed and said, "I am Qin Zheng. It is a pleasure to meet you, Lord Wei!"

"Let’s go inside to talk! Come, let’s go inside!"

Wei Wuliang said with a smile, guiding Qin Zheng into the Wei Residence.

A moment later, inside the council hall.

The figures of Wei Wuliang, Wei Wushuang, and Qin Zheng appeared here.

The Wei brothers exchanged glances, about to say something.

At that moment, Qin Zheng spoke, "What has happened in Qingzhou, could you perhaps enlighten me?"

His purpose in coming here was precisely to clarify this matter.

Wei Wuliang pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded and said, "Sure."

After musing for a while, as if organizing his words, he spoke again after several breaths, "Young Master Qin, since you have encountered the Gao Clan members and ventured into the Moxu Demon Lair, I assume you are aware of many things."

Qin Zheng nodded upon hearing this.

Under Qingzhou lies the Qinglong Remains, and the Gao Clan allied with the Demon race attempts to extract these relics, leading to the fall of Qingzhou.

However, the Gao Clan members of Qingzhou had been slain by him, and Half-Step Martial Saint Hua Qingyun of the Taiwu Academy was stationed in Qingzhou, so this issue should have been resolved.

But Wei Wuliang’s expression darkened, and he immediately voiced words that drastically changed Qin Zheng’s expression.

"Abandoning Qingzhou could lead to the rise of a few Martial Saints."

"Regarding this matter, there has been endless debate in the court, and His Majesty has not yet made a decision, but..."

"He has already ordered Half-Sage Hua Qingyun, stationed in Qingzhou, to return to the Capital City, and by now, he should already be on his way back!"