197: Chapter 198 Threat!

“Remember, the lives of everyone else don’t matter, but Chu Yunxiao must be brought back alive!”

After a few simple instructions, Cheng Qingxuan handed the sunfall longbow and the White Jade Spirit Boat to Lu Chengfeng.

“Many thanks to Grand Elder for bestowing these treasures. I, Lu Chengfeng, will not fail this trust, or I’ll bring my head to you!”

Lu Chengfeng solemnly accepted the two Magic Treasures, making a military pledge with his words.

In truth, his heart was filled with excitement. Although he was the Sect Master, with a noble status that made him second only to one and above tens of thousands, it was no exaggeration.

But normally, he wouldn’t even have the qualifications to touch Magic Treasures, let alone personally control them.

This time was different; the Grand Elder had even brought out Magic Treasures!

Although it was only temporary and had to be returned after the mission, being able to enjoy them for a bit was enough to satisfy him.

This Chu Yunxiao truly was his benefactor!

He decided to be as gentle as possible when taking action!

As his thoughts churned, the White Jade Small Boat grew with the wind, transforming into a spirit boat several zhang long and wide.

Though not large, the terrifying pressure it exuded indicated its extraordinary nature.

Lu Chengfeng took Pavilion Master Xu Qing and a few others into the flying boat.

Whoosh—

The flying boat seemed to pierce through the Void Realm, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Its speed was dozens of times faster than that of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

“Is this the power of a Magic Treasure? It truly is terrifying!”

Lu Chengfeng became even more eager for this mission.

He wondered how powerful the sunfall longbow would be.

Although it could only be used once, he thought it would be enough!

…Cheng Qingxuan watched the White Jade Spirit Boat depart, his gaze profound.

The reason he made such a grand display, even willing to take out Magic Treasures,

was not only to capture Chu Yunxiao and prevent this sinister Cultivation Technique from wreaking havoc in the Cultivation world.

Most importantly, he wanted to uncover the reasons behind it.

At the same time, the Blood-Drawing Foundation-Seizing Method also made him feel a deep threat.

Cheng Qingxuan was all too clear about the consequences of this Cultivation Technique being spread.

Once those originally unremarkable Cultivators obtained this evil method, they would inevitably embark on the path of plundering immortal foundations.

He wasn't worried about innocent Cultivators being harmed, but rather about his own status being threatened.

The reason Golden Core True Persons were so rare in the Southern Wilderness Region, besides the scarcity of resources, was primarily the pitiful lack of excellent Spiritual Root talents.

And he could sit firmly on his throne, becoming a high and mighty Golden Core True Person, the Dominator of billions of lives in the Southern Wilderness Region.

He relied not only on his strength but also on his proud Spiritual Root talent and bone Aptitude!

Survival of the fittest; only those with exceptional talent were qualified to continue climbing the immortal path.

At the same time, to maintain class stability, he would tightly seal off resources and Legacy, cutting off the advancement channels for other Cultivators.

This behavior was an unspoken understanding among the other three major Golden Core powers.

Although he didn't know what role the Ji Dynasty played in this incident, Cheng Qingxuan was sure that they, too, had always pursued perpetual class stability.

However, nothing is absolute.

They could block resources and Legacy, but there was one thing they couldn't block: innate talent!

Talent, talent, bestowed by the Heavenly Dao!

Some favored by heaven and earth could ascend against the current simply by relying on their talent and Luck.

What resources and what Legacy were no shackles for them.

Breaking through in battle, comprehending the Dao while sitting, finding treasures after falling off a cliff, picking up leaks while shopping… these were all common occurrences.

But such people were often quite dazzling, and ultimately, there were only two outcomes.

One was to be absorbed by a major Golden Core Sect like Qingxuan Sect, becoming one of their own.

The second was to be stifled before you could grow.

Without time to realize your talent, what good is being a Genius?

But now, the emergence of the Blood-Drawing Foundation-Seizing Method made the situation subtly spiral out of control.

It was foreseeable that once the Blood-Drawing Foundation-Seizing Method spread, preventing it would be impossible.

After all, most Cultivators in the Cultivation world were mediocre and unremarkable.

But who could say they didn't possess a firm heart for seeking the Dao?

Once someone obtained this method, they would inevitably perfect their Dao foundation with the Blood-Drawing Foundation-Seizing Method, and their Cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds.

Most importantly, for every additional Golden Core True Person, his own interests and resources would be divided.

How could Cheng Qingxuan, nestled in his comfort zone, accept this!

Although his hope of Breaking through to Nascent Soul was extremely slim, who would be willing to say they gave up?

And what made him most uncomfortable was that he couldn't even use this Blood-Drawing Foundation-Seizing Method!

After all, the effect of Spiritual Root was more significant before the Nascent Soul stage.

But after Breaking through to Nascent Soul, the immortal path was more about comprehending Laws, testing one’s Comprehension Ability.

So, the fact that this evil method could be used by others but not by him made Cheng Qingxuan very displeased!

If he couldn’t use it, then destroy it!

Therefore, it must be prohibited to eliminate all future troubles!!!

However, for some reason, looking in the direction Lu Chengfeng departed, Cheng Qingxuan felt a faint unease in his heart.

But he couldn't explain why.

“I hope everything goes smoothly!”

…“The ‘Blood-Drawing Foundation-Seizing Method’ is truly sinister.”

In the Immortal Cave, Lu Ming recalled the memories in Chu Yunxiao's mind and couldn't help but smack his lips.

He had thought that the ‘Asura Dharma Body’ was the Chu family’s hidden strength, but he didn't expect them to be holding onto something even bigger.

It seemed the Chu family’s ambition was not small!

As long as they were given enough ‘nourishment’ and enough time, even a Cultivator with a Five Elements mixed Spiritual Root could turn their fortunes around.

The Chu family might have been plotting this, but due to his interference, they were forced to confront the Qingxuan Sect prematurely, ultimately failing.

However, none of this concerned Lu Ming; he had already obtained the greatest benefits this time.

The ‘Asura Dharma Body’ goes without saying; the third-tier Dharma Body Dual Cultivation Technique was very suitable for him.

The ‘Blood-Drawing Foundation-Seizing Method’ was an unexpected bonus.

His Aptitude was a low-grade Five Elements Spiritual Root, but only because he didn't follow the conventional path and became a demonic Cultivator instead.

For him, the Spiritual Root was not a major constraint.

However, this didn't mean Lu Ming didn't need a Spiritual Root.

If he had an Earthly Spiritual Root, or even a Heavenly Spiritual Root, the speed at which he Cultivated and converted spiritual power would be many times faster than it was now.

With countless backup energy sources, he believed his Cultivation would skyrocket at an incredibly exaggerated rate.

Just then, Lu Ming’s expression subtly changed.

He closed his eyes slightly, his consciousness returning to his main body.

Miyun Square City.

In a courtyard, Lu Ming’s main body appeared to be meditating with closed eyes, but in reality, he was observing the changes on the golden book.

Just now, five Foundation Establishment Cultivators suddenly dropped off the list, which caught Lu Ming’s attention.

“Dai Junshan, He Qing… it’s those few people!”

Lu Ming’s expression was somewhat solemn.

For five Foundation Establishment Cultivators to die in a short period, unless they were ambushed by a larger number of Cultivators, it could only be the Golden Core True Person from Qingxuan Sect who could achieve it.

But what was Qingxuan Sect doing?

Was it because these few people didn't help Qingxuan Sect ambush Chu Yunxiao, and were thus purged afterward?

But that didn’t make sense either.

Lu Ming pondered for a moment, then suddenly gasped in alarm.

No, they're coming for me!