Dominating Martial King
Chapter 144 - 144 141 Divine Intent

144: Chapter 141 Divine Intent 144: Chapter 141 Divine Intent Chu Yunyun fixed her gaze on Chu Xisheng before the corners of her lips slightly lifted.

“You’ve worked hard!”

With a wave of her right hand, she collected all three elixir bottles into her sleeve.

Chu Yunyun noticed the smugness in Chu Xisheng’s demeanor.

However, given Chu Xisheng’s conduct today, he had earned the right to be smug in front of her.

For her, the three Divine Origin Revival Pills were an unexpected delight.

Not only could they restore some of her True Yuan, they could also greatly improve their current predicament.

“We’ll keep the Blood of the Ancestor God for now.

I know a reliable Third Grade Alchemist who can help me refine the Divine Origin Revival Pills, but now is not the time,” she added.

After pausing, Chu Yunyun continued, looking at Chu Xisheng, “My original plan was to return after watching the great tides at Coastal.

However, after seeing you secure the position of Secret Realm Leader, I changed my mind.

Regarding that Ninth Grade Secret Realm, has the Coastal Zhou Family mentioned to my brother how they wish to trade?”

“I haven’t had the chance to talk about it yet,” Chu Xisheng shook his head.

“After coming out of the Secret Realm, I was too anxious to improve my cultivation and haven’t discussed this matter.

However, before coming here, Zhou Xiangshan had mentioned that once I secured the Secret Realm, the Zhou Family would be willing to exchange it for eight thousand taels of Demon Silver.”

Truthfully, a completely developed Ninth Grade Secret Realm is worth much more than a million, considering the Spiritual Medicines it produces each year, which are valued in the hundreds of thousands.

The problem is, not just anyone who wishes to occupy the Secret Realm can do so; maintaining one not only requires a large investment of Demon Silver but also the hiring of numerous workers to cultivate the medicines within it.

In Chu Xisheng’s hands, the Secret Realm could last at most a month before it would have to be destroyed.

Put in the hands of an aristocratic family like the Zhou Family, however, it could continually generate profit.

Chu Xisheng’s eyes were curious since Chu Yunyun had specifically come to see him, which meant she must have had a purpose.

Chu Yunyun nodded slightly, the sharpness in her eyes flickering, “That price is fair enough; the Zhou Family conducts business with transparency.

However, exchanging the Secret Realm for money is the least profitable option.

If Zhou Xiongba inquires about this later, you could ask him for an item—a ‘Divine Intent’ diagram that has been stuck in Heavenly Inquiry Pavilion’s inventory for ages, along with a bottle of the highest quality Hidden Pattern Medicine.”

Hidden Pattern Medicine is used specifically to conceal Secret Technique Totems and War Maps.

Many female Martial Cultivators dislike the tattooed diagrams on their bodies and use Hidden Pattern Medicine to cover their War Maps.

Their skin appears normal in daily life, only revealing the patterns when energized by True Yuan during combat.

For example, Lu Luanti, who appears fair-skinned and delicate; Chu Xisheng has deduced that she has at least seven sets of War Maps on her body.

As for Chu Yunyun, the War Maps on her body have been destroyed.

Some Martial Cultivators use Hidden Pattern Medicine simply because they do not want others to know the extent of their martial foundation and capabilities.

Many skilled Martial Cultivators could determine an opponent’s martial foundation and characteristics solely by looking at the Secret Technique Totems and War Maps inscribed on their bodies.

However, the Hidden Pattern Medicine is expensive—the most common variety costs two hundred taels of Demon Silver per bottle.

Chu Xisheng looked puzzled.

“Divine Intent diagram?

What’s so special about this diagram?”

Chu Yunyun took another sip of tea and explained in a leisurely voice, “This is a War Map that was created by Heavenly Inquiry Pavilion over a thousand years ago specifically for the ‘Vengeful Blade Intent’ of the Blood Vengeance Blade Lord.

Unfortunately, right after the War Map was completed, a Divine Tribulation broke out.

The Blade Lord’s sword skills were invincible, he even slew seven gods, but he also sustained severe injuries and passed away from them.

“This invaluable Divine Intent diagram thus lost its intended owner, and to this day it remains unsold in the treasury of Heavenly Inquiry Pavilion, treated like a discarded diagram that nobody cares about, simply because not just anyone with the desire can successfully inscribe it.

Without the necessary qualifications, one would die upon attempting to inscribe the War Map onto themselves.

“However, my brother, you will be able to do it.

Soon, you will possess the qualifications to practice the ‘Divine Intent Touch Death Blade.’ As far as I know, Zhou Xiongba and the Heavenly Inquiry Pavilion Master have been close friends since childhood—he could easily obtain this diagram for you.”

Chu Xisheng still had many questions, like what was the purpose of the Divine Intent diagram and why he would soon be qualified to practice the ‘Divine Intent Touch Death Blade.’

Just then, Zhou Xiangshan knocked and entered the outer courtyard, looking at Chu Xisheng with a beaming smile, “It seems Chu Shaohua’s cultivation has successfully advanced to Eighth Rank, congratulations!”

He then greeted with a fist and palm salute, “Both of you, it’s getting late, and the Family Head has prepared a feast in the middle hall, awaiting the honor of your presence.”

Chu Xisheng had to temporarily put aside his doubts, stood up, and replied, “I dare not keep Uncle Zhou waiting.”

As he followed Zhou Xiangshan out of the guest courtyard, he discovered that the outer corridor was heavily guarded, with sentries stationed every few steps.

A group of Zhou Family Generals, clad in armor, patrolled back and forth with solemn expressions.

Chu Xisheng glanced around and asked Zhou Xiangshan with a puzzled look, “Uncle Xiangshan, may I ask what this is about?”

Zhou Xiangshan explained with a wry smile, “After the end of today’s Secret Realm competition, another major incident occurred in our county.

An unidentified expert attacked and killed the newly appointed Coastal Guard Captain Chu Zhengyang on the official road leading to the county, leaving no bones, just blood and water.”

He then shook his head regretfully, “It’s a pity for this promising young talent from Western Capital’s Chu Family.

He had been appointed as Coastal Guard Captain for less than a half an hour, with a promising future ahead.

Since the motive of the murderer is unclear, our family has also strengthened our defenses.”

Upon hearing the name Chu Zhengyang, Chu Xisheng was taken aback and cast a sidelong glance at Chu Yunyun beside him, who remained composed and unchanged.

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Meanwhile, at the Ancient Market’s Martial Arts Tower, Xie Zhenqing was running desperately within the building, having lost all composure previously associated with the Martial Arts Tower Master.

Disheveled, her clothes in tatters and disarray, she looked utterly disheveled.

Close behind her, Ye Zhiqiu was leisurely following with a willow branch in hand.

Her steps seemed slow, but she always maintained a five-foot distance from Xie Zhenqing.

No matter how Xie Zhenqing ran, fast or slow, it remained five feet.

Not a bit more, not a bit less.

But if Xie Zhenqing slowed down, Ye Zhiqiu would whip her back with a willow branch.

Along the way, there were guards from the Debating Martial Arts Tower, as well as house guards of Xie Zhenqing attempting to intervene, yet they were all knocked down by Ye Zhiqiu in a single encounter.

The scholars of the Debating Martial Arts Tower hid behind corners of the Library and tables, silently sneaking glances from within.

“This Coach Ye is really impressive!

Even three Seventh Grade Martial Cultivators in the tower working together couldn’t withstand a single move of hers.”

“It seems we underestimated her before; although her cultivation is just Sixth Grade Upper, her combat strength rivals that of many at the Fifth Grade Upper.

Such a person hasn’t been listed on the Hero List?”

“Is now the time to talk about this?

How on earth did our Tower Master manage to offend such a calamity?”

“Apparently, it’s because she’s defending Chu Xisheng, feeling that her disciple was unfairly treated.

They believe that Chu Xisheng’s ranking has been set too high and it’s a setup to fail him.”

“I also think this ranking is a bit too high; no matter how powerful the Vengeance Blade Intent is, there’s no need to rank it eighty-ninth.”

However, more people refrained from commenting.

Watching Xie Zhenqing run, with the ebb and flow of her figure, they couldn’t help but marvel at such a beautiful sight.

Unable to bear it anymore, Xie Zhenqing stood gasping for air: “I won’t run anymore!

Ye Zhiqiu, if you dare, kill me!”

When she stopped, all the men in the tower who had been watching this scene sighed in unison, full of regret.

Yet Ye Zhiqiu remained expressionless, once again striking Xie Zhenqing’s back with the willow branch.

‘Smack’!

“Ouch!

You’re still hitting.” Xie Zhenqing cried out in pain, almost in tears as she started to run again.

Ye Zhiqiu had applied special techniques to the willow branch, managing to make it painful and itchy without hurting her flesh.

Grinding her teeth, she said: “Ye Zhiqiu, you’re insane!

Our Debating Martial Arts Tower has its reasons for the rankings, what business is it of yours?”

‘Smack’!

Xie Zhenqing was nearly mad with fury, her cheeks flushing red: “Ye Zhiqiu, you’ve got some nerve!

I am a Seventh Rank Imperial Proofreading Lang from the court!

By beating a court official, do you believe I won’t file a complaint to the Inspector, stripping you of your Sixth Grade rank?”

Ye Zhiqiu remained unexpressive, with a cold smile playing on her lips.

‘Smack’!

Xie Zhenqing felt like she was grinding her teeth to nubs: “Ye Zhiqiu, remember this!

If I do not avenge this humiliation, I, Xie Zhenqing, won’t call myself human!”

As Ye Zhiqiu was about to strike with the willow branch once more, she heard a loud shout from behind: “Stop!”

Ye Zhiqiu raised her eyebrows and turned to look.

She saw at the entrance of the tower below, the Pavilion Master Lei Yuan had arrived with Dong Lishan, the proofreading agent of the Debating Martial Arts Tower.

Ye Zhiqiu immediately knew that Dong Lishan had summoned reinforcements.

Still, she huffed lightly and ceased her actions.

She had taken a boat to the Ancient Market in the afternoon and had been chasing Xie Zhenqing for half an hour; her anger was mostly vented by now.

She figured that Xie Zhenqing would remember this lesson.

After Lei Yuan arrived, he leaped to the third floor and snatched the willow branch from Ye Zhiqiu: “Coach Ye, what are you doing?

What has Mr.

Xie done to offend you to this extent?

How could you hurt someone and treat Mr.

Xie with such humiliation?

Won’t you hurry and apologize to Mr.

Xie?”

Hearing this, Ye Zhiqiu just scoffed disdainfully: “Where did she offend me?

You can ask her what she’s done.

An apology?

Not a chance.

If she dares to do such a thing again, I’ll tear her mouth apart.”

Xie Zhenqing’s face turned ashen: “What apology should I offer?

I, Xie Zhenqing, will seek justice myself.”

Lei Yuan couldn’t help but feel an immense headache upon hearing this.

There was Xie Zhenqing with her illustrious family background, who was also an influential Master of the Debating Martial Arts Tower that Lei Yuan needed to rely on; he couldn’t afford to offend her now.

On the other hand, there was Ye Zhiqiu, who was highly regarded by a Second Grade Supreme Elder of her sect and was also the sweetheart of the Inspector, which made her equally untouchable.

At that moment, Dong Lishan spoke with an unusual expression: “Coach Ye, you must be infuriated today, defending Chu Xisheng and believing that our tower has made a mistake in the Qingyun List ranking, right?”

Ye Zhiqiu, with her hands behind her back, responded: “You’re asking the obvious.”

Dong Lishan sighed, glanced around, and then crushed a Jade Talisman, creating a barrier of blue wind that enveloped the four of them, also isolating his ensuing words within the barrier.

“Coach Ye might not be aware, but the latest news from today is out.

The struggle in the Secret Realm near the Coastal area has concluded.

Out of the five hundred Ninth Grade Martial Cultivators who entered, only seventy-six survived, and it was your disciple, Chu Xisheng, who emerged as the Secret Realm Leader.

Chu Xisheng possesses exceptional Sword Skill, unbeatable at Ninth Grade.

Zhuo Baiyun, currently ranked eighty-second on the Qingyun List, was defeated by him with a single blade strike.

Tie Xiu Luo Si Huangquan, who rushed from the capital, was also wounded in the chest by his blade, and it is said that Chu Xisheng even showed mercy.

Our tower has not overestimated his strength, but rather, vastly underestimated it.”

Dong Lishan was well-informed, almost completely aware of the entire sequence of events that transpired in that Secret Realm struggle.

However, this Secret Realm conflict had extensive implications, involving even the Master of the East State Martial Arts Tower, so he dared not share these detailed events in public.

As his words ended, both Xie Zhenqing and Lei Yuan’s faces wore expressions of astonishment, reflecting a sense of incredulity.

Ye Zhiqiu let out an ‘eh’, in disbelief: “Chu Xisheng took the title of leader?

Even Zhuo Baiyun was defeated by him with a single blade?

How is that possible?

Dong Lishan, are you sure there isn’t a mistake?”

Xie Zhenqing’s eyes also widened in shock.

She wanted to ask the same question.