Chapter 144: Nanxiang City
The revival of Spiritual Energy only became known to the general public in the past two years. For the vast majority of people, they have just embarked on the path of Cultivation. When most people are still only Qi Refining realm Cultivators, Core Formation realm Cultivators are undoubtedly powerful existences.
However, now, a Late Core Formation realm Cultivator turned to ashes in the blink of an eye, directly shocking everyone who witnessed this scene. Even the Nobles who were secretly paying attention to the developments were extremely solemn.
Cultivating a Core Formation realm Cultivator is not easy, even for Nobles who have long known about the revival of Spiritual Energy and have preemptively secured some Cultivation Resources. Even for the Royal Family, every Core Formation Cultivator lost is one less.
The former Nanxiang County Office, now the Nanxiang Prefecture Office, Prince Fu stood on the watchtower within the Prefecture Office, looking towards Lingguang Hall with a dark expression.
The Imperial Court had already dispatched soldiers to blockade all intersections. Their stance was clear: Lingguang Hall must submit to the Imperial Court. He did not expect the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall to dare to actively spread news of recruiting Cultivators, openly opposing the Imperial Court.
He had intended to have his subordinate Core Formation Cultivators teach the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall a lesson, but unexpectedly, they were killed in one move.
Prince Fu felt a flame burning in his chest. Now that Nanxiang Prefecture was under his jurisdiction, Lingguang Hall was undoubtedly slapping him in the face. “Guards! Notify the Heavenly Department and have them send the Demon Suppressing Army to blockade the intersections. Anyone who dares to enter or leave Lingguang Hall will be killed without mercy.”
Compared to Prince Fu’s rage, others were delighted.
For some Nobles and Noble Families, they had long wished to break free from the control of the Royal Family, but due to various reasons, they could not openly express their stance. Now that someone had taken the lead, their future actions would not seem abrupt.
And for those ordinary people with Spiritual Roots who wished to Cultivate but had no path, Lingguang Hall’s strong stance and displayed Strength injected even greater confidence into them.
Previously, some people were hesitant to take risks due to the Imperial Court’s blockade. Now, they were not as afraid. Looking at the dozens of people bathed in flames behind the archway, their hearts grew increasingly restless.
Outside the main hall of Lingguang Hall, Hua Changxi saw more people on the Fire Stone Plaza below. She curved her lips and then turned back into the main hall to continue Cultivating.
As the dawn broke, Hua Changxi walked out of the main hall, holding a red-covered book in her hand. The title was 《 Vermilion Bird Army Roster 》.
An Ran: Fire Spiritual Root, possesses Phoenix bloodline.
An Ze: Fire Spiritual Root, possesses Phoenix bloodline.
Yun You: Fire Spiritual Root, possesses Qingluan bloodline.
Su Yu: Fire Spiritual Root, possesses Golden Crow bloodline.
Ye Liyue: Fire Spiritual Root, possesses Bifang bloodline.
Liu Shuyi: Fire Spiritual Root.
Qin Zhilan: Fire Spiritual Root.
Hua Changxi looked at the automatically generated roster, somewhat surprised by the high technology of the Ancient Times Immortal Cultivation Era. It could detect Spiritual Roots, but it could also detect what kind of bloodline one possessed.
Moreover, in just one night, eighteen people had received Vermilion Bird’s transmission of power. Adding An Ran and An Ze from before, the Vermilion Bird Army now numbered twenty.
Hua Changxi sensed Spiritual Energy fluctuations from the Training Hall opposite the Transmission Hall. She extended her Spiritual Sense to investigate. Upon seeing that all eighteen people who had received the transmission of power last night had dispersed their Cultivation and chosen to re-Cultivate, a look of astonishment crossed her face.
“These people are all ruthless individuals. They can just discard their Cultivation.”
The highest Cultivation among them had reached Late Qi Sea Realm, capable of breaking through to Core Formation at any moment. To simply disperse their Cultivation like this showed their decisiveness.
However, Hua Changxi soon showed a look of understanding. People who dared to enter Lingguang Hall on the very first day she released the news, risking pursuit by the Imperial Court, were already indicative of those who dared to seize opportunities.
Such individuals possess strong initiative. As long as they understand what they want, they will be exceptionally decisive and swift in their decisions.
Hua Changxi did not disturb them or show herself to them. Since Mu Qingying and Yuan Tianchou were scheduled to lecture at Qihuang Hall No. 6 next, she had nothing to do back at the Medical Affairs Department, so she directly returned to the main hall, took out her Alchemy Furnace and Medicinal Herbs, and began Alchemy.
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“What? Prince Fu sent people to attack Lingguang Hall? Is he crazy?”
In the Heavenly Department, Wei Zhenjie was beside himself when he learned that Prince Fu had dispatched a Late Core Formation realm Cultivator to attack Lingguang Hall.
The Four Spirits are supreme existences of the Four Spirit Realm, representing the will of the Realm. Lingguang Hall represents the might of the Vermilion Bird. Attacking Lingguang Hall is disrespect towards the Vermilion Bird and will incur backlash.
Chu Junyi: “Master, Prince Fu wants to mobilize the Demon Suppressing Army to blockade the Lingguang Hall intersections…”
Wei Zhenjie directly interrupted him: “Don’t mind him. Also, do not have any contact with him during this period.”
Chu Junyi looked at him with confusion.
Wei Zhenjie said profoundly: “Prince Fu is definitely going to have bad luck during this period. If he cannot resolve it, the Imperial Family’s Luck will be affected by him.”
Chu Junyi’s face showed shock: “Just because he sent people to attack Lingguang Hall? Then, in this case, won’t Lingguang Hall be above everyone else? That Hall Master of Lingguang Hall, we cannot offend them in any way either?”
Wei Zhenjie: “Of course, we must not disrespect Lingguang Hall. As for the people inside, it depends on the situation. The Hall Master of Lingguang Hall is only temporarily in charge of Lingguang Hall; she cannot represent the Vermilion Bird.”
Chu Junyi nodded after hearing this, then added: “If we ignore Prince Fu, the Grand Emperor and the Emperor might make a fuss.”
Wei Zhenjie was silent for a moment: “I will go to the palace later. Since Prince Fu dared to act recklessly without regard for the consequences, the Emperor will consider the overall situation. With the revival of Spiritual Energy, the Imperial Family’s Luck has already been declining. The Emperor and the Grand Emperor dare not and will not do anything that would harm the Imperial Family’s Luck.”
Hearing this, Chu Junyi said no more.
Wei Zhenjie thought of some matters and reminded Chu Junyi: “During this period, you should spend more time in the Nanxiang County territory. The Imperial Astronomical Bureau’s divination indicates that the southern star phenomena are changing rapidly, already subtly suppressing the north, east, and west. There will likely be major changes soon.”
Chu Junyi asked in confusion: “What major changes will there be?”
Wei Zhenjie looked at his disciple: “Nanxiang County… the name is wrong. It should be called Nanxiang, and it’s not a county, but a city, Nanxiang City.”
“In Ancient Times, on the Central Continent, humans and the Demon Race were in constant conflict. Apart from forces like Sects and Buddhist Sects, various powerful factions relied on cities for development. There were no unified kingdoms. Even if there were, the dynasties would not last long, either being breached by the Demon Race or being devoured by humans. Cities with relatively strong Strength survived the longest.”
“The most powerful forces on the Central Continent were the Five Great Sacred Lands and the four major cities established on the Central Continent by the Four Continents. Nanxiang City is one of them. Besides that, there are Dongxiang City, Xixiang City, and Beixiang City.”
“You possess the Fire Qilin bloodline. Nanxiang City is the stronghold established on the Central Continent by the Vermilion Bird Continent, where Fire Spiritual Power is the most abundant and pure. Besides the City Lord’s Mansion, Nanxiang City has nine Cave Heaven Blessed Lands. If you can obtain one of these Cave Dwellings, it will be of immense benefit to your Cultivation.”
“Lingguang Hall has already appeared. Nanxiang City is probably not far behind.”
Upon hearing this, Chu Junyi immediately nodded and replied: “This disciple has noted it.”
Afterward, Wei Zhenjie went to the palace, and Chu Junyi sent away the people sent by Prince Fu.
“Commander, if we don’t blockade the Lingguang Hall intersections, Prince Fu will still send other Cultivators, right?”
“Let him.”
“If you ask me, blockading the intersections won’t stop people. It would be better to just open them up.”
“Who is Prince Fu? The Emperor’s own younger brother, the Grand Emperor’s beloved son. For years, he’s had everything he wanted. Now that he’s been so thoroughly humiliated, do you think he’ll let it go?”
“If I were the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall, I would directly eliminate everyone blocking the road. Block them once, eliminate them once. Even if Prince Fu doesn’t give up, his subordinates won’t willingly send themselves to their deaths.”
“I think the Hall Master of Lingguang Hall probably has other considerations. The Imperial Court blockading the intersections, to some extent, serves as a test for those who wish to enter Lingguang Hall to obtain Cultivation Methods.”
“That’s true.”
