Watching the Dragon, Reading Fortune, Seeking One's Own Roots

Qiu Yan's Divine Soul gazed into the distance, his eyes like torches, his Heart Fire forth with light, stretching into the distance along with his gaze.

This dragon came from the horizon and went to the horizon, stretching for thousands of miles. It was gathered by thoughts and floated in the Fortune. It was hazy and vast. You could vaguely see dragon scales on its surface, but there was no light on the scales. Instead, it reflected human figures.

The gaps between the scales, like blood vessels, intertwine and branch out, spreading everywhere, giving a sense of antiquity and vicissitude.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Only when you get close can you perceive that this long-lasting Dragon Qi is trembling slightly every moment, like a heartbeat.

Following a single connection, his Divine Soul slowly merged into the Dragon Qi. Qiu Yan could vaguely sense that this dragon of spiritual energy extended all the way to the west.

Prosperity Capital.

This feeling transcended ordinary perception; it was mysterious and profound, as if he were always meant to know it.

"This dragon must be the legendary Dragon Qi. The reason I was able to merge with it is not because of my profound cultivation, but because I have established a certain connection with this Dragon Qi and can accurately grasp Dragon Qi changes and act accordingly!"

Thinking this, Qiu Yan fell into thought, and several guesses arose in his mind. He naturally did not know that the reason why such a thing happened was because the person's name was Jian in the Emperor's heart.

In fact, after the Provincial Examination, he had already caught the attention of the Emperor of Great Rui. However, at that time, Qiu Yan had not yet condensed his Divine Soul, and his Three Souls were scattered. Qi Manifestation, they were still very weak, so it was difficult to detect him. He was even less likely to have the sudden Spirit Projection his body to observe the energy and bathe in the energy.

Now, Qiu Yan's Divine Soul is extremely refined. If he were to fuse his Seven Souls, he would soon complete his transformation, reach the peak of the Third Realm, and enter a new realm. Compared to before, he would be worlds apart, which is why he sensed the emperor's change of heart.

The common saying "a person who leaves a mark on the emperor's heart" refers to someone who has left a lasting impression on the emperor. However, the emperor will not think about this person all the time, but at most occasionally. Even so, in a centralized dynasty, those who leave a mark on the emperor's heart still hold a great advantage.

It's like an ordinary person encountering a stray cat on the street one day, remembering it, and then forgetting about it. But if one day something happens and they remember it again, or if they meet it again, then that cat's fate may change.

Qiu Yan is certainly not a cat, but there are similarities in their memories and impressions.

"Regardless of the reason, being able to get close to the Dragon Qi is a rare opportunity that shouldn't be missed or wasted." With this thought in mind, Qiu Yan focused his attention on the Dragon Qi.

By connecting with the Dragon Qi, one can subtly perceive its changes and discover its subtle wonders.

It is called Dragon Qi. In fact, it is just a description of the form based on appearance. In reality, the essence of Dragon Qi is very complex. At first glance, it seems to be just a simple aggregation of People's Wishes, constantly turning. But after careful investigation, it can be found that it is different from the People's Wishes. It has a more profound and ancient feel.

This kind of People's Wishes is more like a subconscious gathering, a consensus among all people, while also being mixed with the influence of Fortune, Qi and Blood, thoughts, words and deeds, and many other factors among living beings. In the end, they are integrated together, connecting each independent individual in a mysterious way, and then making them influence each other!

"If I didn't have the experience of Divine Spirit Body, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to distinguish between Dragon Qi and the Votive Thoughts incense."

His Divine Soul wandered within it, yet he had to resist the fusion power originating from the Dragon Qi to maintain his self. In this strange state, Qiu Yan continued to try to understand the structure of the Dragon Qi.

"The Votive Thoughts incense originates from people's thoughts; it is a kind of sustenance and wish, often containing many thoughts that transcend the mundane, endowing them with divine Divine Ability. However, the thoughts that constitute Dragon Qi have little subjective element; they are closer to human instinct, a kind of cognition, summary, and reflection on the ordinary world. Moreover, it is not accurate to say that it is the People's Wishes. This Dragon Qi not only contains the People's Wishes and thoughts, but also a portion of the Qi and Blood and qi and the Three Shoulder Flames are drawn from it and merged together. Rather than being a thought, it is more like..."

"Public opinion, public sentiment, and people-centered approach!"

The moment he reached the conclusion, the Heart Fire in Qiu Yan's Divine Soul flickered, as if touched by something.

In a short period of time, he gained a certain understanding of Dragon Qi and also noticed that his own Fleshly Body had separated into thin strands of Fortune, Qi and Blood and energy, and thoughts, which were then integrated into the Dragon Qi.

Faintly, within that physical body, the manifested Heroic Soul resonated with the trembling Dragon Qi.

"The connection to Dragon Qi seems to originate from bloodline, but there must be a deeper reason, involving countless Fortune."

"Yang Zhong once said that cultivators who enter officialdom will find it difficult to assume important positions due to the influence of the Dynastic Fortune. This is very likely because cultivators need to refine their souls and perfect themselves during their cultivation. Once they reach a high level, both their thoughts and Qi and Blood become a unified whole, no longer leaking outwards. They are like the legendary flawless immortals, who can no longer connect with the Dragon Qi, which is equivalent to cutting themselves off from the dynasty."

"On the other hand, cultivators who reach a certain level can interfere with Fortune and Karma, which already poses a threat to Dragon Qi. If one were to merge with Dragon Qi, the consequences would be endless, inevitably causing chaos throughout the world. Although Dragon Qi is formed from the combination of all things, it also has instincts and should reject those without flaws. I wonder if any dynasties in history have declined because of this."

With this in mind, his thoughts delved even deeper into the Dragon Qi, wanting to seize the opportunity to explore more secrets and even find the core secrets of the dynasty.

This opportunity is rare and precious.

Don't be fooled by the Dragon Qi looming in the sky and spanning across the Great Rui, seemingly within reach at all times. Dragon Qi is ethereal, and even if you sense it, it's difficult to actually touch it.

Secondly, the Dragon Qi is meant to suppress the nation's Fortune. Legend has it that it is related to the spirit of the Ancestral Dragon and carries the weight of heaven and earth. Even highly skilled cultivators dare not easily venture into it, for fear of suffering a backlash and dying.

Qiu Yan was able to act this time because the True Dragon had a thought. He didn't know the reason behind it, but he could feel that the opportunity was rare. Moreover, the deeper one's cultivation level, the closer one gets to perfection, the more one will be rejected by the Dragon Qi.

"The Divine Spirit Body is fundamental and the main force for exploring the mysteries of the world. However, if one does not join the Heavenly Court and remains outside the system, not to mention exploring the mysteries of the Divine Path, even expanding the Divine Path will be subject to many constraints, and there is always the possibility of being besieged. Not to mention, the many believers overlap with the sacrifices of the Heavenly Court, and it is easy to cut off the source."

"Comparatively speaking, Confucianism, which respects ghosts and gods but keeps them at a distance, is an unexplored virgin territory. Since I have the advantage of my Fleshly Body, I should make good use of it and find a new path. By taking advantage of the opportunity to Literary Path Creation, I can change the pattern and concept of the Divine Path from the smallest details. So-called gods and spirits are not necessarily high above and control the fate of others. Moreover, in order to fulfill the Ambition Karma of my predecessor, I will inevitably have to deal with the court and the Dragon Qi."

"However, if one can only linger on the fringes of officialdom due to limitations in cultivation, it would be somewhat unsatisfactory. But to break through these limitations, one cannot act blindly. One must first understand the true nature of the Dynastic Fortune. Starting with the Dragon Qi might be a good choice."

The deeper Qiu Yan delved into the investigation, the more he felt that the Dragon Qi was too vast. Even if he could see the subtle changes in certain areas, its unpredictable nature made it difficult to deduce the overall composition, let alone fathom its connection to the entire dynasty and the world.

"It's difficult to understand the nature of the Dragon Qi in a short time, and I can't tear off or capture even a wisp. I can only roam freely in the Dragon Qi by going with the flow. If I were to destroy the Dragon Qi, I would immediately suffer a backlash. Even without any Divine Ability, my Divine Soul would be directly crushed!"

As he pondered, a sudden Spiritual Light struck him, and an image flashed through his mind—

That was a scene in the Scholar Forest, where Sun Yong, a descendant of the Sun Household from Jiangnan, held a wisp of Dragon Qi.

"Yes, there are other methods..."

Boom!

Qiu Yan was still thinking when a flash of light appeared on the distant horizon, and the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth suddenly became violent, contrary to normal, and rushed over like a violent ocean current!

Call!

The fusion of his Divine Soul and dragon Qi Manifestation was immediately disrupted. The heavy Dragon Qi pressed down from all directions, but Qiu Yan did not linger. With a turn of his Divine Soul, he broke free from the Dragon Qi, then plummeted downwards, transforming into a gentle breeze, and returned directly to his body.

Crackling! Crackling!

Upon this awakening, a profound sense surged from the crown of his head, penetrating every part of his body, causing slight changes in Qiu Yan's flesh, bones, internal organs, and Seven Souls!

At the same time, a voice entered my ears--

"Young master, where did your Divine Soul leave your Spirit Projection just now? Were You Di lurking around you?" The one who asked the question was Hu Qi.

Just now, in order to seize the opportunity, Qiu Yan didn't even have time to leave a word before his Divine Soul Spirit Projection his body, leaving his physical body frozen on the road. He had no choice but to remain silent. Seeing this, Hu Qi and the other man could only watch from the sidelines, which is why they were puzzled.

However, before Qiu Yan could answer, their expressions suddenly changed, as they also sensed the change in the Spiritual Qi around them!

"What's going on?" Dai Guo asked in shock; he had never seen anything like it before.

Although Hu Qi tried to remain calm, his constantly twitching eyelids betrayed his inner turmoil.

Qiu Yan, on the other hand, took a deep breath and swallowed the surging Spiritual Qi to replenish his flesh and blood. After his Divine Soul, his flesh and blood underwent inexplicable changes, with his Kidney Fire rising and his Seven Souls showing signs of gathering in the fire.

"The Seven Souls are gathering in one place, which is a sign that the False Core is about to be formed! However, I did not deliberately promote the advancement of my Life Cultivation, so why is there such a change? Could it be because of the Dragon Qi?"

While pondering, some information contained within the Spiritual Qi was extracted and transmitted into the Soul Aperture. The next moment, the Li Trigram Divine Spirit Body trembled twice, transmitting a message—

"This sudden change in Spiritual Qi energy actually involves a powerful treasure? Hmm? Someone is plotting against me, and the reason lies with my Fleshly Body!" (To be continued...)

P. S.: Thanks to "Wan Xia Xia La" and "Purple Clarity Divine Flame" for the donations!