Chapter 199: Weaving Fate

As they spoke,

the Dragon Palace light screen revealed a portal.

The mysterious black-robed youth brought over a hundred creatures, walked to the bottom of the main hall, and with a solemn expression, raised the broken dragon seal.

Boom!

Another dragon roar!

The remaining dragon seal dissipated, transforming into over a hundred streams of light, merging into the creatures he brought.

Even the dozen or so local creatures who were stunned and lost on the crystal steps each received one.

Li Hai Zhen Gong, seven palaces, nineteen halls, and three hundred and sixty pavilions were all distributed!

Boom!

The crystal palace shook, streams of light swept past, and the mysterious black-robed youth was squeezed out of the light screen!

The Dragon Palace's rules officially took effect!

Wei Yang was expressionless; he flipped his palm, and the long halberd dissipated into light.

He had originally wanted to attack directly and kill these local creatures.

But at this moment, with the Dragon Palace rules binding them, they couldn't attack easily unless it was a ranking battle.

202 academy freshmen, as well as the remaining local creatures, all took their treasure seals and walked toward their own palaces.

Jiang Jian parted ways with Qin Yingying and Li Zhao, and according to the induction of the Palace Master treasure seal, walked toward the Autumn Water Palace.

The Dragon Palace's new rules appeared in the treasure seal.

"Seven palaces, nineteen halls, three hundred and sixty pavilions."

"Each hall and pavilion controls different spiritual resources."

"Every once in a while, a treasure scramble will be held!"

"At any time, one can initiate an official position battle and actively attack other official positions!"

"At any time, one can expand their power and expand the Dragon Palace territory!"

"After one year, a Dragon Lord position scramble will be held!"

Jiang Jian held the treasure seal and carefully observed the Dragon Palace rules.

Before he knew it, he had reached the front of the Autumn Water Palace main hall.

"Greetings, Palace Master!"

"Palace Master!"

Two armored demon generals stepped forward, knelt on one knee toward Jiang Jian, and bowed respectfully.

Jiang Jian held the treasure seal, walked up the steps, entered the Autumn Water Palace, and asked: "What are your names?"

The two demon generals looked at each other and said respectively: "Palace Master, my name is Wolf Fork."

"My name is Snake Extension."

Wolf Fork was tall, with a wolf head and human body, majestic and strong.

Snake Extension was thin; although wearing armor, he looked no different from an ordinary person, but his face was an abnormal, deathly pale.

The cultivation of the two demons was in the Spring Realm.

"Follow me in."

Jiang Jian walked up the jade steps of the main hall, flicked his robe sleeve, turned around, and sat on the Palace Master's throne.

The Autumn Water Palace was majestic and beautiful, with the palace roof a hundred meters high.

The Palace Master's throne was located on a jade platform more than ten meters high and was incredibly wide.

Jiang Jian sat on it; compared to the massive throne, although his figure was small,

his gaze was clear, cold, and calm, his spiritual energy surging, not showing any awkwardness at all.

The two demons stood on either side, feeling uneasy.

Jiang Jian held the Palace Master treasure seal and had the power of life and death over the creatures of the Autumn Water Palace, leaving them with no room to resist.

"Autumn Water Palace, how many spiritual resources are there?"

Jiang Jian asked, "Make a list and present it."

Snake Extension hurriedly stepped forward, took out a piece of jade, squeezed out a smile: "Palace Master, it has already been prepared for you."

Jiang Jian took the jade and instantly knew how to use it.

He activated his spiritual energy and poured it into it.

The next second,

a light screen condensed.

"Autumn Water spiritual essence treasure, one piece."

"Sealed."

Seeing the words at the very top, Jiang Jian immediately frowned.

A strange realm must have a spiritual essence treasure!

Li Hai Zhen Gong had seven spiritual essence treasures, distributed among the seven palaces!

Taking the Palace Master treasure seal, Jiang Jian carefully looked through the rules for taking the spiritual essence treasure.

"Every once in a while, a treasure scramble will be held."

"Li Hai's seven palaces will randomly select one palace, take out the spiritual essence treasure, and provide it for all creatures to scramble for!"

Seeing this, Jiang Jian frowned slightly.

As the Palace Master of the seven palaces, he had priority possession of the treasure.

If other halls and pavilions did not take down the palace holding the treasure, then this spiritual essence treasure would be unsealed and belong to the Palace Master of this palace!

Jiang Jian put aside his thoughts and continued to look down the list.

Besides the spiritual essence treasure, which could not be taken for the time being,

Jiang Jian could use the remaining resources of the Autumn Water Palace at will, and their quantity and quality were enough to make people jealous!

"Covering Sea Cave, 1."

"Autumn Water spiritual essence, 19."

"Dragon-shaped treasure jade, 11 pieces."

"Water spirit stone, 10."

"Coral spiritual grass, 300 stalks."

"Night-luminescent pearl, 50."

"Water vein spiritual machine, 700."

"Sea-suppressing pearl, 9."

There were many more resources on the list; for a time, he couldn't even reach the end.

Although compared to the Tenth Hall of Yinshan, it was much worse,

most of the spiritual resources here could be used directly by Jiang Jian.

After all, the spiritual resources of Yinshan were mostly related to Yin Qi, and there were many restrictions on using them.

But the resources of Li Hai Dragon Palace were basically universal water-type spiritual energy.

Any creature, human, demon, ghost, or monster, could use them without any obstacles!

According to the Dragon Palace rules,

as long as one was the Palace Master of the Autumn Water Palace,

Jiang Jian could use these spiritual resources at will.

Some of these resources were unique to the Autumn Water Palace and were not held by any other pavilion!

For example, the Covering Sea Cave, for example, the Autumn Water spiritual essence, were both exclusive resources of the Autumn Water Palace.

If one took these resources and spent a long time, it wouldn't be surprising to pile up a Divine Palace Realm expert.

The Dragon Palace rules were very simple.

At any time, one could actively attack other official positions!

As long as one won, they could immediately replace them!

When taking an official position, the resources of this palace could not be taken away; they could only be used by oneself or used to strengthen the creatures in the palace.

Jiang Jian estimated that even if he cultivated day and night, without stopping for

If it were someone else coveting the resources of the Autumn Water Palace, they would only have the option of initiating an official rank battle to attack the Autumn Water Palace!

Once Jiang Jian was defeated, the two would immediately swap official ranks, and the victor could control the Autumn Water Palace's treasure seal, become the Master of the Autumn Water Palace, and use the spiritual resources here!

But Jiang Jian had ten great demon generals and three hundred water soldiers under his command!

The other six palaces were the same as Jiang Jian's.

The nineteen halls below them only had three demon generals and one hundred water soldiers.

Further down, the three hundred and sixty pavilions had only one demon general and fifty water soldiers.

This gap was far too huge.

It was extremely difficult to cross levels to obtain higher-tier resources!

As the head of the seven palaces.

The Autumn Water Palace also had a complete palace killing array, and even powerful stone-carved guardians!

What's more.

Jiang Jian himself was the strongest combat force!

Battles in the Dragon Palace were different from the entrance assessment.

Jiang Jian would not be subject to any restrictions and could fight together with his demon generals and water soldiers.

If other geniuses initiated an official rank battle, it would be extremely difficult to take the Autumn Water Palace!

However, treasure contention events would be held periodically.

Treasure contention was not a one-on-one battle, but involved the entire Li Hai True Palace!

New students could form their own teams.

Each team could have at most three new students.

If Jiang Jian did not form a team, then during treasure contention, he would be highly likely to face a siege by three new students!

"Take 1 portion of Autumn Water spiritual essence, 1 piece of dragon-shaped treasure jade, and 2 water spirit stones."

Jiang Jian put down the list and instructed, "I am going into the Sea-Covering Cave to cultivate."

She Yan immediately backed out, responding, "Yes!"

Jiang Jian activated the Palace Master's seal without a moment's hesitation and said coldly, "Where is Lang Cha?"

Lang Cha immediately stepped forward and knelt, saying, "Palace Master!"

"I am giving you the authority to command troops. Immediately lead five great demon generals, muster two hundred water soldiers, leave the True Palace, and sweep the surrounding Li Hai sea area!"

Jiang Jian flicked his robe, and the treasure seal split off a ray of light, turning into a slightly smaller seal that hovered before Lang Cha, "If you encounter any Li Hai monsters, arrest them all and bring them back. The treasure seal will extract their souls to replenish the water soldiers!"

Lang Cha's expression changed several times, but finally, with a fierce look in his eyes, he took the seal and said loudly, "Yes!"

The two demons left one after another.

The Autumn Water Palace main hall fell into silence.

The items Jiang Jian had just asked She Yan to retrieve were all top-tier cultivation resources.

Even with day and night of hard cultivation, it would be enough to last a month.

But Jiang Jian had long realized.

To contend for spiritual essence treasures.

The most important thing remained his own strength.

Second to that were the demon generals and water soldiers!

Although he himself did not fear anyone.

If he were to encounter a siege by three palaces, there would inevitably be risks.

After all, if such a situation occurred.

Then the opponents he would have to face would not just be three academy geniuses.

But also dozens of demon generals and thousands of water soldiers from three palaces!

Each demon general was in the Spring Realm!

Three academy geniuses, joining forces, would definitely cause him trouble!

It was not just Jiang Jian.

In the seven palaces and nineteen halls, many new students had realized this and were sending out demon generals to sweep the Li Hai sea area.

More people were being cautious, leaving behind a portion of their forces to guard their palaces.

After all, if someone took the opportunity to initiate an official rank battle and their defensive forces were insufficient, they would be highly likely to lose their official rank!

Unknowingly.

As the demon generals and water soldiers cleared the surrounding sea area, the Dragon Palace's territory was also slowly expanding.

The crystal palace gradually grew larger at a rate imperceptible to the naked eye.

Although it had lost its Wonder Realm properties.

The Li Hai Dragon Palace was still a treasure land full of spiritual energy.

"Palace Master, the resources you requested!"

She Yan entered the Autumn Water main hall, looking respectful, holding a jade tray in both hands.

On the jade tray floated 1 portion of Autumn Water spiritual essence, 1 piece of dragon-shaped treasure jade, and 2 water spirit stones.

Autumn Water spiritual essence could greatly increase the upper limit of the Spring Realm!

But the spiritual energy it contained was too terrifying.

To digest it completely would take at least several dozen days.

The dragon-shaped treasure jade could summon a true dragon phantom, guide a massive amount of water-vein spiritual energy, and greatly accelerate cultivation speed!

The water spirit stones had a similar effect, but with the added quality of polishing spiritual essence.

All three items were treasures that greatly aided cultivation in the Spring Realm!

"If anyone attacks the Autumn Water Palace."

"Come to the Sea-Covering Cave to find me."

Jiang Jian took the jade tray, stepped down from the throne, and walked toward the back hall.

His way of speaking and doing things was so crisp and decisive that She Yan was subconsciously stunned for a moment.

A few seconds later.

It responded: "Yes! Palace Master!"

By the time She Yan finished speaking, Jiang Jian had already left the main hall and disappeared from sight.

"The Sea-Covering Cave is a treasure land for cultivation."

She Yan came back to its senses, looking envious.

Standing there in a daze for a while.

It turned around and also left the Autumn Water Palace main hall.

Zhou Dynasty, Capital City.

Astronomical Bureau.

"Holy Palace edict!"

A Zhou Dynasty official stood on a high platform with a solemn expression.

"Holy Palace edict, and the Zhou Emperor's imperial decree."

"One thousand seven hundred and thirty people have passed the Holy Selection ceremony."

"You may step forward in order to open your Divine Gate and begin cultivation!"

As these words fell.

Below the stone platform, in the huge square.

Over a thousand beings were chatting with each other, all looking excited.

After cruel fighting and combat.

The long Holy Selection ceremony had finally ended.

From beginning to end, tens of thousands of people had participated.

Yet, in the process, more than half had died!

Of the over one thousand people who passed the Holy Selection ceremony, the vast majority were young people.

Everyone had blood on their hands.

After the excitement.

These people quickly calmed down, suppressed the excitement in their hearts, and began to look forward to their talents.

Completing the Holy Selection ceremony was enough to prove that everyone here was worth cultivating.

Even the Zhou Dynasty soldiers responsible for maintaining order at the edge of the square were respectful to these young people, not daring to be the least bit negligent.

After all.

Once they received their talents, they could embark on the path of cultivation.

They would be far stronger than soldiers who were ordinary people!

According to past examples.

Many of them would join the Zhou Dynasty, hold some official position, and serve it.

After opening the Divine Gate and possessing spiritual energy, facing ordinary people would be a complete crushing victory!

Wealth and honor would be easy to obtain.

The Holy Selection ceremony, although difficult.

If one survived to the end and obtained a talent, it could be called a step to the heavens!

In the corner of the square.

A girl stood alone, her figure thin, her eyelids lowered.

Deep in her pupils was a bone-deep hatred so thick it could not be dissolved.

"Mother."

She murmured in her heart.

"Soon."

"I will be able to avenge you."

The Holy Selection ceremony proceeded quickly.

On the high platform of the Astronomical Bureau, a huge mirror rotated again and again, and beams of light shone down.

The talent obtained by the vast majority of people was a Level 1 "Body."

But there was no disappointment on their faces.

After all.

This place was different from the surface world outside.

The thing local beings craved most was just the opportunity to cultivate.

Activating the Divine Gate acupoint and possessing spiritual energy was the top priority.

Countless examples proved.

As long as one cultivated diligently, plus the dual-world realm, and the blessing from the Earth's initial star ring.

Even with a Level 1 "Body," one could break through to the Spring Realm!

The Spring Realm was enough to hold an official position, govern a prefecture in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and enjoy endless wealth and honor.

"Come up."

Finally, the line reached the girl.

The official was high above, looking down at the girl, and spat out the second sentence, "Stand in the circle of light."

The girl remained silent, walked up the high platform step by step, and stood under the mirror, in the middle of the circle of light.

Boom!

The huge mirror rotated, and a blinding beam of light shone down!

The girl stood quietly, letting the flow of light envelop her.

An indescribable feeling of warmth spread throughout her body.

It was like a mother's touch.

It was like a lover's affection.

It was even more like a gentle breeze brushing past, lifting the girl's hair.

Unknowingly.

She opened her eyes, and a long sword condensed and fell to the ground.

Clang!

The long sword was slightly thin, its blade clear and cold.

The girl lowered her body and picked up the long sword.

A familiar feeling of soul connection surged into her heart.

The moment she held the sword.

She knew the name of the sword very clearly.

Zhaoming.

"Level 1 talent, Weapon."

The Astronomical Bureau official's gaze softened, and he spoke in a deep voice.

Weapon talents were much rarer.

God-given weapons were called "Holy Selection Weapons" here and were very powerful.

Their quality of being indestructible and impossible to lose made them extremely popular.

The girl carried the sword and walked down the high platform.

Immediately, many people in different clothing swarmed over, extremely enthusiastic!

"Little girl, I'm short a guard in my manor, I'll give you ten taels of silver a month!"

"Come work for me as a dart master at the dart agency, there's fifteen taels of silver a month!"

"Girl, come to my bank to be a guard, there's one tael of silver every day!"

"My young master is currently looking for a wife, does the girl have any thoughts?"

"Would the girl like to consider coming to the county office to serve as a head catcher?"

"Girl, wait a moment, please listen to me!"

"Don't go!"

"Stop!"

The girl quickened her pace, broke free from the noisy crowd behind her, lifted the cloth curtain, and got into a dilapidated carriage.

"Little girl, where to?"

The carriage driver turned his head and asked.

The girl held the long sword in her arms, clutching the silver money issued by the Astronomical Bureau in her hand, and said: "Ling Shui Prefecture, Xu Family Village."

The carriage driver turned around, flicked his whip, and responded: "Alright!"

The carriage bumped along the way.

The girl leaned against the door frame, silently sensing her Divine Gate spiritual energy the whole time.

Weapon talents had no cultivation techniques.

But the girl had already begun her cultivation!

Wisps of spiritual energy gathered from outside the carriage and converged toward her Divine Gate.

"This technique can finally be used."

The girl lowered her gaze, her heart trembling, finally confirming her guess!

Since she was a child, a technique had existed deep in her mind.

It was called "Fate Weaving."

But no matter how she tested it, no matter how she concentrated.

This "Fate Weaving" had no reaction at all.

As time went by.

The girl could only give up on it and treat it as if it didn't exist.

But from childhood to adulthood, her outstanding tailoring skills had already been demonstrated.

In the village, the girl's reputation was excellent.

Whether it was mending clothes or weaving and tailoring, she could do it perfectly, as if it were natural.

Only.

The village was too poor, and the place was too small.

Even if the girl's skills were heaven-defying.

She never had a chance to show them from beginning to end.

She could only take two copper coins in wages, sewing clothes for other families to subsidize the household.

"This technique."

"It really does need spiritual energy to be activated!"

The girl's heart was calm, and while cultivating "Fate Weaving," she thought about her mother's affairs.

At the time, although her mother had been seriously ill.

Her state of death was definitely not normal!

Overnight.

She turned into a pool of foul-smelling flesh and blood.

White bones were scattered among it.

This was definitely not something that could be caused by an ordinary illness!

"Mother, suffered a disaster."

The girl raised her head, gripped the Zhaoming long sword tightly, her gaze extremely cold!

Suffering a disaster was a common saying in rural villages and towns.

Its meaning was encountering ghosts, monsters, and such terrible things.

"No matter who did it."

"I will find you."

"And kill you."

In the girl's deep pupils, fine streams of light intertwined.

Like a fate plate appearing, fate turning.

(End of chapter)