Chapter 163: Building Momentum! Treasures on the Dou Qi Continent

Within Ye Ming's Force Path Immortal Aperture, the Heaven and Earth Qi had completely returned to calm, with not a trace of turbulence remaining.

Golden light enveloped Ye Ming, continuously increasing the Dao marks upon his body.

This also meant that the first Heavenly Tribulation within his Immortal Aperture had been completely overcome.

A single Heavenly Tribulation could grant a Gu Immortal seven hundred and fifty Dao marks; combined with the Dao marks from the Force Path Dao Mark Sealing Stone he had previously refined, the number of Dao marks on his body now far exceeded seven thousand.

Even for an average Rank 7 Gu Immortal, the number of Dao marks on their body was not as high as his.

Dao marks could increase the power of Gu worms of the corresponding path, and it was precisely because he possessed so many Dao marks that he could unleash even more terrifying power from his Force Path Gu worms, successfully passing this Heavenly Tribulation.

A moment later, the golden light on Ye Ming's body dissipated. He quietly opened his eyes, a flash of brilliance flickering within his deep pupils.

"The Heavenly Tribulation has passed. Now there is a long stretch of time to make other preparations."

Murmuring to himself, Ye Ming looked at the Immortal Aperture that had already absorbed enough Heaven and Earth Qi. With a wave of his hand, he dispersed the Gu formation he had originally set up.

Those dense, cloud-like swarms of Gu worms scattered in all directions, flying off to various locations within the Immortal Aperture.

Although he had not found this Heavenly Tribulation difficult to pass, that was only because his own combat strength was formidable.

If it were any other Gu Immortal, which of the lightning tribulation, the Ancient Desolate Beast tribulation comparable to a Rank 7 Gu Immortal, or the final Heart Demon tribulation that could shake one's resolve, would be easy to deal with?

This was the Heavenly Tribulation of a Ten Extremity Physique; if an ordinary Gu Immortal had faced it, even if they had barely survived, the resources within their own Blessed Land would have been damaged beyond repair.

Ye Ming shook his head, no longer dwelling on these matters.

With a gesture of his hands, the entire Immortal Aperture rapidly shrank into a single point, falling back into its original position within his body.

Without the enclosure of the Immortal Aperture, his body reappeared in the center of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

Looking at the shattered earth before him, he felt not a shred of attachment, directly opening the portal to the Fox Immortal Blessed Land and walking inside.

Entering the depths of the palace within the Fox Immortal Blessed Land, Ye Ming sat cross-legged on a stone platform, beginning to sense the situations of his various clones.

To complete the tasks assigned by Ye Ming, Ye Gucheng, who had infiltrated the Soul Hall, and Chen Ping'an, who had infiltrated the Pill Tower, were continuously attacking the mid-to-high-level members of both factions, framing each side for the other's actions.

At the same time, the rumor spread by the two that the highest level of the Pill Tower possessed a Ninth Grade Pill, which contained the opportunity to become an Emperor, was also circulating throughout the Central Plains.

Under the deliberate manipulation and maneuvering of Ye Gucheng and Chen Ping'an, the major factions across the entire Central Plains were gathering toward Holy Pill City, both openly and in secret.

Meanwhile, Xu Qi'an, located in the Black-Corner Region, had compiled the information regarding the Fallen Heart Flame contained within the Heavenly Flame Purifying Qi Tower and the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion into booklets, distributing them throughout the Black-Corner Region.

In these booklets, the function and composition of the Heavenly Flame Purifying Qi Tower were detailed, as well as the opportunity to become an Emperor, a wisp of Source Qi, and an Emperor Pill buried within the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion below.

Furthermore, within the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion, there were Emperor-grade cultivation methods left behind by the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor, along with countless heavenly treasures.

Obtaining just one such treasure would allow one's cultivation to undergo a qualitative leap.

The Tuoshe Ancient Emperor had become an Emperor through the Emperor Flame formed by the devouring of Strange Fires; within the cave mansion, there were also all the Strange Fires from the Strange Fire Ranking.

The contents of the booklet were nine parts true and one part false, stirring up a massive wave throughout the entire Black-Corner Region.

Long Aotian, in coordination with Xu Qi'an, pushed this wave to an even greater peak.

Sensing the actions of his several clones, Ye Ming felt it was quite good.

He did not treat everyone as a fool; this method was very simple, and anyone with a bit of intelligence could deduce that someone was fanning the flames.

However, Xu Qi'an's booklet was made very realistically; the older the family, the more they could understand that what was written was correct.

As for the lone cultivators, or those who hadn't guessed it, how could they resist the temptation of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion? People were always contradictory.

Once this news broke, even though they knew it was impossible for them to obtain the items inside, they couldn't help but wonder: what if? What if I have good luck and gain the favor of the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor, obtaining the inheritance? What if everyone fights and I'm the one who picks up the scraps? Those with some strength felt they could fish in troubled waters, while those without strength felt their luck was superb.

It was precisely because of this psychology that, under the coercion of the general trend, they would become pawns for others to profit from.

Ye Ming did not care whether Canaan Academy could withstand this offensive; to him, regardless of the final outcome, it was impossible for the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion to be opened by anyone.

At the very least, the Xiao Clan, which possessed one of the keys to the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion, was still in a small Wutan City in the Gama Empire.

The patriarch of the Xiao Clan who controlled the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, Xiao Zhan, was still only a Da Dou Shi. He could not participate in such matters.

Not to mention, at the entrance, there was still an old dragon guarding it.

Even if it were opened, it wouldn't matter; once he had collected enough living souls, he would simply be the oriole behind.

"With this booklet out, the Ancient Eight Clans and the hidden major Magical Beast clans should be unable to sit still."

Ye Ming stroked his chin and thought to himself: "The situation across the entire continent is in chaos; in a few more days, the number of living souls should be enough."

Although the strength of his several clones was not at the absolute peak level on this continent, they possessed the power to stir up the winds and clouds.

Collecting living souls was enough to leave to them.

The Pill Tower's Ninth Grade Pill could not attract the Soul Hall to mobilize its full strength, but now that the turmoil at Canaan Academy had spread, it would make people green with envy.

Two pieces of news, one large and one small, true and false, were enough to throw the entire Dou Qi Continent into chaos.

"Right now, there are only two things left: the buff for killing aliens and the treasures on the Dou Qi Continent."

Over the past half year, the aliens and the humans who had entered the Dou Qi Continent had occasionally clashed, each side losing quite a few people.

He had asked his several clones to search for aliens, but the harvest had been minimal.

This was mainly because the goal of the several clones was still primarily to infiltrate the major factions arranged by Ye Ming.

"The matter of killing aliens needs to be brought forward."

"In addition, there are the heavenly treasures on the Dou Qi Continent..."

On the Dou Qi Continent, the most famous were the Strange Fires on the Strange Fire Ranking.

"Xu Qi'an practices the Burning Mantra, so help him get the Strange Fires. If there is a great battle at Canaan Academy this time, there will be a great opportunity for the Fallen Heart Flame and the Sea Heart Flame."

"For the Pill Tower's Three Thousand Burning Flame, let Chen Ping'an keep an eye on it. The Green Lotus Core Flame can be taken by Lin Dong, and the map for the Purifying Lotus Demon Fire still needs to be obtained..."

Ye Ming had kept an eye on the Strange Fires on the Strange Fire Ranking that had traces to follow. Some might be a bit difficult, but relying on his control of the plot, it wouldn't be a big problem.

"The Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit should be useful for Long Aotian's dragon body bloodline; he can be allowed to scheme with Zi Yan, and that old dragon is also a good helper."

"The remaining treasures that are still decent are the Bodhi Ancient Tree and the Nine Profound Golden Lightning."

The Nine Profound Golden Lightning was a Heaven and Earth wonder that had a chance to be born when a Ninth Grade Pill took form; that could be set aside for now.

The Bodhi Ancient Tree was in the depths of the Wild Ancient Domain; since the news hadn't spread yet, it could still be schemed for.

Within the palace, countless thoughts collided in Ye Ming's mind, and every piece of information was processed by him.

After a good while, Ye Ming exhaled a breath of turbid air and cast these matters to the back of his mind.

He still needed to refine a clone to take Lin Dong's place. Afterward, he would let Lin Dong head to the Tagor Desert to seize the remnant map of the Purifying Lotus Demon Fire and the Green Lotus Core Flame from Hai Bodong's hands.

As for himself, he could be freed up to search for aliens while heading to the Wild Ancient Domain to seize the opportunity of the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

After finishing all the tasks, Ye Ming walked out of the Fox Immortal Blessed Land palace and used the Hundred Refinement Incarnation Technique to refine a new clone.

... Canaan Academy, Conference Hall.

Su Qian looked at the several Elders sitting before him, pointing at the small booklet on the table, and spoke with a gloomy face:

"Have you investigated clearly who is spreading these rumors! This is an attempt to destroy my Canaan Academy!"

The group of Elders sitting around the round table all had faces like frost, and no one spoke.

Su Qian took a deep breath, only feeling a dull ache in his forehead.

Even if they found out who had distributed this booklet now, it would be of no use.

The news had already been released, the momentum had already risen, and relying solely on the power of Canaan Academy, they could not stop the mouths of the masses on this continent.

He continuously stroked his white beard, his brows tightly furrowed, thinking of countermeasures in his heart.

This time, it was a true catastrophe for Canaan Academy.

If they allowed those people to enter the Heavenly Flame Purifying Qi Tower, there was no need to think; the foundation of Canaan Academy would be destroyed.

And once that was done, there would no longer be a place for Canaan Academy to survive on the continent in the future.

He had rubbed off a handful of his beard, and after a long time, he slowly stood up, speaking with a solemn face to the Elders below: "From today on, all students of Canaan Academy are to stop all outdoor activities and guard Canaan Academy."

"In addition, issue the Canaan Academy Summoning Order, informing the Canaan students who have completed their studies in the past that the academy needs their help!"

"Also, find the Dean as soon as possible! This time, I fear it is the greatest crisis in the history of Canaan Academy!"

The several Elders looked at each other, their hearts filled with gloom.

An Outer Sect Elder spoke up: "Great Elder, this news is too big; I fear the powerhouses of the entire continent will mobilize in full force."

He hesitated for a long time before speaking: "With our academy's strength, I fear we cannot stop them!"

Once these words were spoken, many Elders nodded secretly. Clearly, they agreed with this view.

Su Qian looked coldly at those few Elders and shouted sternly: "Surrendering before the battle, how can you teach the students?"

"Do you want to tell them, in front of so many students, with your own cowardly performance, that this is the teacher who has been teaching them all along?"

"A teacher who is so afraid that they dare not face the enemy without even seeing them?"

That Elder's face instantly turned red, and in the end, he sat back down.

Seeing this, Su Qian looked around at everyone and encouraged them: "The academy has the academy's foundation; Canaan Academy has stood until now, and it is not something that a few petty people can covet."

He changed the subject and said: "What those people want is nothing more than the Heavenly Flame Purifying Qi Tower."

"However, even I dare not go deep into the magma world below. When things become impossible, letting them go in doesn't matter."

His expression softened, and he sighed: "Our academy's students come from all over the world, from all major factions."

"If things really reach a point of no return, take those students and leave through the Outer Sect passage."

After saying this, Su Qian sat in his chair, his whole person seeming to have aged significantly.

He waved his hand, and the other Elders, seeing this, stood up one after another and left.

After a good while, a girl in white clothes, about twelve or thirteen years old, quietly pushed open the door and walked in.

She walked behind Su Qian and stretched out her small hands to massage his shoulders.

A smile appeared on Su Qian's weary face; he patted the small hands on his shoulders and said softly: "Little Zi Yan, haven't you always wanted to go out and play with your Black Dragon brother?"

"Pack up these few days, go out with him for a stroll, walk around, and play!"

"His strength is very strong, enough to protect you. Moreover, you both possess the same source bloodline; perhaps you can find your own family."

Hearing Su Qian's words, Zi Yan immediately pulled her hands back and put them on her hips: "Old man, are you trying to get rid of me!"

"Hmph, I already know, there are bad people who want to rob our academy's treasures!"

"I'm not leaving; I want to stay with you and deal with them together!"

She tilted her delicate nose and tilted her head: "Besides, Black Dragon brother said he wants to stay with me and guard the academy together!"

Hearing this, Su Qian blinked, feeling a bit moist. He suddenly looked up, eyes wide.

After taking a deep breath, he turned around, held Zi Yan in his arms, and whispered: "But this has nothing to do with you."

Zi Yan looked up, seeing Su Qian's slightly red eyes, and gently wiped them for him.

"But I just want to stay with you!"

Hearing this, Su Qian only felt his nose slightly sour. He patted Zi Yan's back and warned her solemnly: "I allow you to stay in the academy, but you must promise me that you must follow your Black Dragon brother at all times!"

Black-Corner Region, Maple City.

In the City Lord's Mansion, a man with a rather handsome face, looking to be only about thirty, stood with his left hand behind his back, holding a small booklet in his right hand.

His slightly thin lips were tightly pursed, giving him a cold and stern air, but it was precisely this that gave him a bit of unusual charm.

On the chest of his cyan alchemist robe was embroidered a simple medicine cauldron emblem, and above the medicine cauldron were six golden patterns, symbolizing his rank as a Sixth Grade Alchemist. On the back of the robe, a very finely crafted "Maple" character was embroidered.

Since obtaining this booklet, he had read it no less than ten times.

At this moment, a look of excitement appeared in his pupils, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, making him look a bit sinister.

"I knew it, I knew that Canaan Academy had a Strange Fire!"

He murmured, chuckling: "What Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Cave Mansion, it's just a trick to deceive people."

"But this Fallen Heart Flame is roughly the same as the information I investigated."

"Regardless of who is pushing this behind the scenes, I, Han Feng, am willing to help you once!"

A flash of blue flame suddenly flickered in his cold pupils, and he shouted toward the door: "Someone come!"

A subordinate at the Dou Ling level hurriedly ran in, knelt on one knee, and asked respectfully: "Medicine Emperor, what are your orders."

Han Feng stood with his hands behind his back and spoke to him: "Take my token and quickly go to invite the Gold and Silver Elders, the Sect Master of the Earth Flame Sect, the Sect Master of the Eight Fan Sect, and the Sect Master of the Blood Sect to come."

"Just say that I, Han Feng, have important matters to discuss."

He was just about to take a jade pendant from his storage ring to hand to the subordinate when he suddenly stopped.

"These old fellows, each one is ruthless and thinks highly of themselves..."

His pupils turned, "You may withdraw!"

"I will invite them personally!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 164 =====