Sacred Dynasty Top Scholar Mo Duanfeng

Chang Shu said, "After repeated calculations, they concluded that you opened the Tenth Spring Divine Que and the complete Golden Vein in the Spring Realm, and that you would be one or two minor realms stronger than the top scholar in the Longevity Realm. In the Five Seas Realm, you cultivated all nine springs into an inner world, and would be another minor realm stronger than them. They even speculated that you had refined Immortal Bone, consumed Immortal Medicine, and possessed a miraculous spring."

"Even if you were to combine all the legends of the past and present into one person, in the end, you would still fall far short. You could never be even a single realm higher than Gu Zhenxiang or Tang Wanzhou. Thus, that old fellow from Thousand Mile Mountain became a laughing stock."

There is a difference of two or three minor realms between the Peak Third Realm and the early stage of the Fourth Realm.

Li Weiyi felt that Chang Shu was mostly testing him and didn't want to clash with someone of this caliber, so he changed the subject. "Uncle Shu, don't be so outrageous. How old am I? In this world, are there really Longevity Realm Martial Cultivator who have refined Immortal Bone and consumed Immortal Medicine?"

Chang Shu walked over, retrieved a copy of the information on Xue Ding, who was ranked seventh in the odds, and handed it to him.

The document clearly states that "Xue Ding refined six pieces of Immortal Bone on his back."

Li Weiyi clicked his tongue in amazement.

For Longevity Realm Martial Cultivator, refining Immortal Bone is not something that can be done easily. Tang Wanzhou and Mo Duanfeng could not do it, even though they were ranked above Xue Ding.

Everyone has their own talents and strengths.

Chang Shu lowered her voice and asked, "Nephew, you're at the mid-stage of the Fourth Realm, right? Are you confident you can reach the peak of the Fourth Realm before New Year's Eve?"

Li Weiyi knew he wanted to gamble a little for fun again, and smiled wryly, "I can only say that the Fate Gambling House is very powerful, so powerful that it's frightening. But time is too tight, and I have no confidence at all in reaching the peak of the Fourth Realm."

Chang Shu asked, "If you were to buy, who would you buy?"

"This..."

Li Weiyi told the truth, "Of course I'll buy myself!"

Chang Shu revealed a knowing smile and asked, "How many are you buying? Opportunities to make money like this are rare!"

"Then I'll buy less, a hundred Low-grade Spirit Crystal." Li Weiyi was naturally competitive. If he couldn't defeat Gu Zhenxiang in a one-on-one fight, then he would have no chance of winning the battle for immortality.

One hundred Low-grade Spirit Crystal are no small sum for a young person in the Longevity Realm.

A look of surprise appeared in Chang Shu's eyes.

Seeing Li Weiyi's extravagant spending, Chang Shu, as if having made up her mind, took out a special crystal card and handed it over. "Bet 20,000 Low-grade Spirit Crystal."

Li Weiyi was completely stunned. Recently, he thought he had become rich overnight, with wealth comparable to Chao Fan. But compared to Chang Shu, he was a complete pauper.

He didn't believe that Chang Shu could have such wealth privately; he suspected she had misappropriated Lineage resources.

"Uncle Shu, a little gambling is harmless fun!"

Li Weiyi's words of advice greatly increased the pressure on her.

If he fails to reach the top of the "Longevity Earth Ranking," Chang Shu might personally hunt him down.

"Hey, don't just say half the story! A little gambling is fun, but a big gamble can change your fate. To be honest, I don't think those messy analyses are very useful. In a clash between top experts, a person's spirit, fighting will, combat wisdom, and on-the-spot reactions are all crucial. For others, it's just about winning or losing, but for you, it's a matter of Life Spring and death, about the lives of countless people. You'll definitely fight harder and have a stronger will to fight to the death."

After Chang Shu finished speaking so passionately, she quickly went to the counter where the Gu Zhenxiang jade tablet was located, preparing to place a bet at the same time to hedge against the risk.

The huge bet quickly caused a sensation, and Li Weiyi took the opportunity to slip away unnoticed.

Leave the Fate Gambling House.

Li Weiyi frequented markets, restaurants, brothels, and other places in the city, having long since discarded his mask and changed his clothes and appearance.

One day later.

He changed his identity countless times before finally managing to use a stolen travel document to stay temporarily at a medium-sized inn.

An array was set up inside the room to isolate it from the outside world.

Li Weiyi took out the talisman paper, ink, and other utensils for making talismans, sat down at the table, and began to refine the talismans.

Since reaching the Fourth Realm Saint Mind Master, this is the umpteenth time he has drawn the runes for the "Divine Sword Talisman".

Reaching the level of Great Saint Mind Master gives one the opportunity to forge Divine Sword Talisman. Once forged, no one among the Ninth Generation Longevity Person can withstand even a single talisman.

However, the probability of Saint Mind Master at the Fourth Realm successfully refining it is extremely slim.

"Bang!"

Half a day later, Li Weiyi had failed twelve times.

All twelve talismans, crafted from transcendent golden bones, shattered.

"Buying higher-grade talismans might increase the success rate."

"Half a day has passed, and no enemies have come looking for this place. They should have already hidden among the crowd. We can now activate the Dao Ancestor Taiji Fish." Li Weiyi knew very well that if he wanted to break through to the peak of the Fourth Realm the Saint Mind Master before New Year's Eve, he had to use the Time Cocoon.

"Whoosh!"

Release your mental power to weave Time Cocoon.

Inside the cocoon.

Li Weiyi looked inward into the spiritual realm, where forty-seven Psychic Power Stars floated in a hundred-foot-square inner world, their Four-colored Spiritual Light dazzling and their aura profound.

He took out a Saint Mind Star Pill, swallowed it, and secretly began to refine and absorb it.

In Chun City, with the help of two Chun silkworms sent by the Underworld and the Ancient Clan of Time, his martial arts and mental power have greatly improved, and the 1,600 mid-grade spirit array runes of the third stage of the Wind, Fire, Thunder and Lightning Array have also been completed.

The time ratio in the Time Cocoon is now one to ten, comparable to the Underworld.

Three months passed quickly inside the cocoon.

Li Weiyi attempted to refine the Divine Sword Talisman multiple times, but all attempts ended in failure. His martial arts were stuck at the Mid Third Realm, making it difficult to advance any further.

Fortunately, the forty-ninth Psychic Power Stars was condensed, reaching the peak of the Fourth Realm Saint Mind Master.

Although combat power won't increase much, it allows one to begin condensing their soul, preparing for the breakthrough to the fifth realm of Saint Mind Master.

"With only about ten days left until New Year's Eve, it's difficult to make any significant improvement in strength. Relying solely on seclusion, it's simply impossible to reach the Peak Third Realm in such a short time..."

Li Weiyi pondered for a full quarter of an hour before getting up and leaving the inn.

North of the city.

The Sacred Dynasty is the most powerful habitat in Southern Yingzhou, with unfathomable depths. Within a hundred years, martial artists with the potential to become immortal emerge in droves, like carp crossing a river.

Most of them gathered on Humin Street, the most bustling street along the North Lake, and booked all the luxury inns.

Even in a place like Carefree Capital, there are dilapidated and dirty urban areas.

Just two miles away from Humin Street lies a completely different world: a dilapidated area of buildings shivering in the cold wind.

Li Weiyi sat on a low chair at the noodle stall. Above him, the eaves were covered with glistening icicles, showing the stark contrast between the freezing cold here and the South City.

"Tap! Tap..."

Slow, deep, and powerful footsteps sounded.

Mo Duanfeng approached from afar along the narrow alleyway, which was only five feet wide. His extraordinary physique, even though he was dressed in simple hemp clothing, still exuded a powerful aura.

His sharp gaze first swept over the middle-aged couple busy in the kitchen before settling on Li Weiyi, a smile spreading across his face, "Finding a place like this near North Lake, that's quite an achievement, isn't it?"

"Please sit down."

Li Weiyi gestured for them to proceed.

"Do you know I've been looking for you for ten days? Tell me quickly, what exactly is the Blood Butcher Demonic Armor?"

Mo Duanfeng didn't carry his sword case. He sat down on the small chair opposite Li Weiyi, and the chair immediately creaked under the weight, as if it might fall apart at any moment.

Li Weiyi took the Blood Butcher Demonic Armor directly from his storage pouch and handed it to him, but didn't let go. "I know how important the Blood Butcher Demonic Armor is to the Sacred Dynasty. So, you have to do me a favor!"

Mo Duanfeng scratched his head in distress. "Logically speaking, both for the public good and for personal reasons, I should fight alongside you without hesitation to protect the Life Spring. However, after repeated calculations by the Prime Minister, even with Tang Wanzhou and me, we see no chance of victory. Moreover, Tang Wanzhou will definitely be held hostage by the Sword Dao Imperial Court and will be unable to help you against his will."

Li Weiyi laughed heartily, "Old Mo, do you think I would force a friend? It's just a small favor. The Lesser Yang Division has just recruited a new Lesser Yang Guard, and she wants to join the Sacred Dynasty's camp."

Mo Duanfeng was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. "What cultivation level?"

"What do you think about getting into the Lesser Yang Division?" Li Weiyi asked.

Mo Duanfeng said, "Are you asking me for help? You're clearly bolstering the strength of the Ninth Generation Longevity Person in our Sacred Dynasty."

"There are conditions! You must guarantee her safety and also ensure she performs meritorious service for the Sacred Dynasty." Li Weiyi never intended to put Yao Qingxuan in danger. His previous words were all lies.

Mo Duanfeng's eyes narrowed with suspicion. "A woman?"

"A woman," Li Weiyi said.

Mo Duanfeng asked, "Does he have a special identity?"

"He has a special identity," Li Weiyi said.

Mo Duanfeng instantly understood Li Weiyi's intention. "This is by no means a small favor."

"You can refuse," Li Weiyi said.

Mo Duanfeng snatched the Blood Butcher Demonic Armor and examined it. "I'm not willing to do such a small favor, it's settled then!"

"The person is at Chang's house; you can find Chang Yujian to pick them up."

Two bowls of noodle soup were served one after the other.

Li Weiyi picked up the bowl first, took a sip of the hot soup, and looked extremely satisfied. "Want some?"

Mo Duanfeng gripped the Blood Butcher Demonic Armor with both hands, his thick brows furrowed, seemingly deep in thought. After a long while, he said, "I grew up in the Imperial Palace and have never eaten such mundane things. I don't want to harm my physique and blood during these crucial ten days. I'll borrow this demon armor for half a day so that the Sacred Dynasty's Transcendent Analysis can be conducted."

"Okay... huh..."

A blur and a human figure flashed before Li Weiyi's eyes; the Blood Butcher Demonic Armor had vanished from Mo Duanfeng's hand.

Clearly, Chaoran and Mo Duanfeng were traveling together.

"Our conversation?" Li Weiyi asked.

Although Li Weiyi just released a field to isolate the outside world, with his extraordinary hearing technique, it's not necessarily true that he couldn't hear it.

"It's alright, my godfather. He has no interest in listening to the conversation between two juniors."

Mo Duanfeng continued, "You should know about the situation of the Taiyin Sect, right? It's very dangerous for the two of us to travel together, so my godfather has been protecting me during this time. I refused, not wanting to appear like a baby who hasn't been weaned, but he said that I am now the top scholar, representing the face of the Sacred Dynasty. The face of the Sacred Dynasty cannot be compromised."

Li Weiyi chewed on his food, stared at him for a long time, and asked, "What exactly happened between Chu Yutian and Qingzao back then?"

One more chapter!