Chapter 56 Wu Huang (1/2)

“Of course.”

Zhou Qing nodded strongly. If he had not been such a useless father and husband back then, Zhou Yuan would not have been tortured by the Dragon’s Resentment Poison for so many years and Qin Yu would not used so much essence blood to save Zhou Yuan and end up having her lifespan cut.

These were things he had blamed himself for for many years.

Therefore, now that such hard to come by information about a lifespan supplementing treasure had arrived in his hands, he naturally did not plan on giving up so easily.

Zhou Yuan’s pounding heart gradually quietened down and he asked in a low voice, “Father, has this information been verified?”

Zhou Qing replied, “It is true. Someone unintentionally entered this particular ruins and saw the Fire Spirit Grain and Jade-Infant Fruit. However, there seemed to be a powerful Genesis Beast guarding the ruins so he had no choice but to hastily flee.”

“If this news has spread, I’m afraid that Qi Manor will know of it too.” Zhou Yuan frowned. Qi Manor would became a really huge threat if they managed to obtain the Fire Spirit Grain.

That was after all a true strategic resource that was indispensable to any faction.

With such a resource in hand, grooming one’s own forces and recruiting powerful practitioners would become much more effective.

“Yes.” Zhou Qing nodded. His expression grew somewhat solemn as he said, “That is why I plan to send Lu Tieshan.”

Zhou Yuan said, “Father, let me go too.” He had already unblocked six channels and would soon reach the Qi Nourishing stage. Once he stepped into the Qi Nourishing stage, he would be considered a little powerhouse.

In the Great Zhou Empire, Alpha-Origin stage experts stood at the pinnacle. They were followed by Heaven Gate stage experts, while the Qi Nourishing stage made up the core of the elite forces. In the military, those at the Qi Nourishing stage were qualified to take on heavy responsibilities.

Upon seeing Zhou Yuan volunteer himself, Zhou Qing smiled and said, “That is why I called you here. Besides aiding Lu Tieshan, there is another important task that I have for you.”

“What is it?”

Zhou Qing let out a sigh before he said, “On this mission you will have to first head for Canglan County. If possible, I hope that you will be able to think of a way to draw the great general to our side and help us deal with Qi Manor.”

“At the very least, you must ensure that Qi Hao does not pull the general to Qi Manor’s side.”

Zhou Yuan nodded. As the prince, going to Canglan County would show the sincerity of the royal clan.

Zhou Yuan replied, “Don’t worry father, I will do my best.”

Zhou Qing chuckled before reaching into his clothes and fishing out a scarlet red jade scroll on which light seem to flow. “You will soon reach the Qi Nourishing stage and will formally be able to practice a Qi Cultivation Method. This is the Flame-Thunder mantra of our royal clan and will allow you to cultivate the grade 4 Flame-Thunder Qi. Take it and have a good look. If it is suitable, you may practice it.”

“So this is the Flame-Thunder mantra?” Zhou Yuan’s eyes quivered.

In this world, Genesis Qi cultivation methods were categorised into nine grades. In other words, there were nine grades of Genesis Qi.

The better the Qi cultivation method, the better the quality the Genesis Qi. Grade 4 Genesis Qi was practically top tier in Great Zhou, and the masses were only able to cultivate grade 1 or grade 2 Genesis Qi.

“Master didn’t have time to impart any Qi cultivation methods to me back then, I wonder if big sis Yaoyao has any.” Zhou Yuan smacked his lips. Given master Cang Yuan’s mysteriousness and unfathomable power, the Qi cultivation methods he knew should far surpass the royal clan’s Flame-Thunder Qi.

Although he had such thoughts in mind, Zhou Yuan still took the Flame-Thunder mantra. If Yaoyao did not have any Qi cultivation methods, he would have no choice but to choose the former.

“Qi Nourishing stage…”

Zhou Yuan tightly grasped the jade scroll as anticipation flooded his eyes. The Channel Opening stage could only be considered creating one’s foundations. Only at the Qi Nourishing stage would one be able to finally take one’s first step onto the path of cultivation.

Only after reaching that level would one be able to truly experience the true wonders of Genesis Qi.

…

Great Wu Empire.

Royal city, Subdue Zhou City.

Years ago, the Wu clan had rebelled against Great Zhou and seized her lands. From the name of Great Wu’s capital, it was obvious that Great Wu intended on completely subduing Great Zhou, ensuring that she would never rise again.

Majestic structures rose one after another in the Great Wu royal palace, extending all the way till the end one one’s sight. Powerful Genesis Qi rippled from the many pagodas, enveloping every corner of the royal palace.

Compared to Great Zhou, Great Wu’s royal palace was undoubtedly much grander, and the latter’s security was likewise far superior. This showed just how powerful Great Wu was.