The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 494 - 306

Chapter 494: 306

The Phoenix Sky Strategy of the Northern Zhou Feng Family had been mastered by Feng Jiu to perfection, and even Feng Tianming had to admire his Fire Power. It certainly fulfilled one of the conditions for the Nine Dragon Sky Array.

And the other condition was to possess the Dragon Vein Qi.

Normally, only upon ascending the throne as Emperor would one truly possess the Dragon Vein Qi.

However, when Qiao Baixuan was helped by Zhang Yuanlu to trap the Dragon Vein and identify Gong Ziyu’s identity, Qing Yu, taking advantage of his status as the Imperial Prince, had brazenly torn a strand of Dragon Vein Qi.

From that strand of Dragon Vein Qi, Qing Yu kept a portion for research, and the rest was fully absorbed by Feng Jiu.

Feng Jiu covertly circulated his True Qi, repeatedly invoking Fire Power which gathered in his palms, faintly echoing with the sound of a phoenix. Upon his body lingered an indescribable aura that faintly resonated with the Nine Dragon Sky Array.

"Ah—"

Accompanied by a faint dragon’s roar, the flowing golden Qi slowly dispersed in front of them, and Qing Yu, holding onto Feng Jiu, rushed in.

Below the Imperial Palace, in a vast underground cavern, palaces of varying elevations silently stood in this gloomy place, with a chill intermittently creeping through the air.

In the midst of these palace clusters, three broad columns of golden Qi, emerging from three palaces, rose straight up to the cavern above, bringing light to the dark cavern.

With a slight sound, Qing Yu emerged with Feng Jiu from a rock wall within the cavern and floated down atop a palace.

"Is this the place of the Dragon Vein?" Feng Jiu asked, looking around at the immediate surroundings, particularly at the three striking Qi columns.

"Yes." Qing Yu nodded.

Although Su Shiyun had learned of this place’s structure in his mind, actually arriving here was not something even he had achieved. This was also Qing Yu’s first glance at this mystical location.

"This is the place of the Dragon Vein, and also the true burial site of the first three Emperors of Northern Zhou," Qing Yu said.

"The first three Emperors?" Feng Jiu reflexively looked toward the three golden Qi columns.

It couldn’t be helped; the columns were so conspicuous and matched the number three, impossible not to notice.

"The Northern Land’s Dragon Vein had been disrupted, and its reassembly is no trivial matter. Thus, the former Director of the Imperial Observatory devised a rather unorthodox method, using the Emperor’s corpse as a suppression object to firmly hold down the Dragon Vein, preventing it from dissipating.

These three pillars are where the Taizu, Taizong, and Mingzong of Northern Zhou are buried. Even the current Emperor Feng Tianming, upon his death, will also be buried here to serve as the cornerstone of Northern Zhou.

The Nine Dragon Sky Array, though named for nine dragons, is not yet complete. Only when nine generations of Emperors are used as suppression objects and buried here will Northern Zhou possess an eternal fate."

Qing Yu gazed at the distant three columns and somberly said, "Unfortunately, while Feng Tianming oversees the Nine Dragon Sky Array, he was slain by the Japanese Divine Weapon, the Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword, and the Dragon Vein was damaged. Without a remedy, this incomplete Nine Dragon Sky Array might just collapse."

Following Qing Yu’s gaze, Feng Jiu saw that although the three Qi columns radiated golden energy with golden dragons circling inside, they were dim in specific areas.

Understanding that this was a manifestation of the damaged Dragon Vein, Feng Jiu stated directly, "To bury the Emperor Father among them shall possibly extend this area’s stability for more years. The most pressing matter now is to use the Returning Dragon Technique to seize the sovereignty of the Dragon Vein."

"Ha, you’re quite frank," Qing Yu said with a laugh.

Feng Jiu indeed saw things clearly. If he couldn’t ascend as Emperor, whatever happened here wasn’t his to meddle with.

If he could seize the throne, then burying Feng Tianming’s corpse here could also stabilize the Dragon Vein and delay the breaking of the Nine Dragon Sky Array for a few more years.

No matter what, the most urgent issue right now was to seize control of the Dragon Vein and the Nine Dragon Sky Array.

"But there’s no rush. Although the Dragon Vein is not proclaimed as something that concerns the rise and fall of a country, its existence and disappearance are significantly related to the Northern Zhou Country. The Returning Dragon Technique, said to be a theft, is actually a forceful seizure of the Dragon Vein’s control.

"You first resonate with the Dragon Vein here, and when the time comes, launch the Returning Dragon Technique and deliver a fatal blow to Feng Tianming," Qing Yu said indifferently.

Hearing this, Feng Jiu’s face showed a slight smile, "That’s good. I hope Father will be pleased with the surprise I provide."

Feng Jiu felt no dissatisfaction or sadness about delivering a fatal blow to his own father; instead, his heart was filled with pleasure.

To be honest, the family of Feng Tianming has really made Qing Yu, from another world, come to understand what it means that the Imperial Family has no kinship.

The intrigue, fratricide, and even parental cannibalism within them, although Qing Yu knew he played a role in it, still found this series of stories astonishing.

"Let’s look forward to the developments in seven days," Qing Yu said with a long laugh.

"Nine Dragon Sky Array is a great secret that our Great Zhou Imperial Family must uphold. From the Grand Ancestor down to the ninth-generation emperors, all must sacrifice their corpses for this Array, to lay the foundation for the eternal stability of Great Zhou. Do you understand, my son?" In the Yangxin Hall, Feng Tianming spoke to Eighth Prince Feng Qiwu with profound gravity.

"This son understands," Feng Qiwu nodded.

On his face, there was no fear, only excitement. For Feng Qiwu, who was educated by Confucian principles, revealing his corpse for the country was an undeniable responsibility and honor.

Later generations of princes and grandsons should remember these nine emperors who sacrificed themselves for the country, who will have irreplaceable glory in the history of Northern Zhou.

For the first time in his life, Feng Qiwu felt an immense desire for the throne. To sacrifice for the country was the most honorable thing.

"Good that you understand. Since the last time it was harmed by the Japanese, the Nine Dragon Sky Array has been unstable. We urgently need a new suppression object. My son, in seven days, this responsibility will be entrusted to you," Feng Tianming said with a complex expression.

"Father Emperor!!" Feng Qiwu cried out.

He seemed to see the determination in Feng Tianming’s eyes and felt an uncontrollable sorrow in his heart.

’In seven days, will Father really be gone?’ Feng Qiwu felt suddenly lost.

’In seven days, farewell, my sons.’ Feng Tianming also felt bitterness in his heart but held no regrets.

This was a necessary sacrifice.

As a suppression object, one must be able to host sufficient Dragon Vein Qi, be it an Emperor or a sufficient number of princes.

Thus, being able to assist a Divine Communication Emperor to stabilize the Nine Dragon Sky Array was an honor that a prince must bear.

Feng Tianming’s heart turned utterly cold, his resolve unalterable.

Nirvana Rebirth—he would certainly accomplish it, and the Nine Dragon Sky Array would surely stabilize.

’And Feng Jiu...’ Feng Tianming thought of this rebellious son, ’Rebellious child, in seven days, you too will become part of the suppression objects.’