A warning

Ding Songyan yearns for "the All the World's Colors Gather," but he also fears this ability.

When he was developing the "Illuminating the Long Night Scripture" or the "Celestial Stars Scripture", even if Celestial Person was right in front of him, as long as the other party did not have special techniques, they would not be able to see through his disguise, nor would they be able to see his true appearance and realm. However, Five Saints Sect Disciple, who was at the Early Stage of the Dayan Realm, was enough to make him unable to hide. At least his strength could not be concealed, and he had to maintain a sufficient distance.

"From what I have seen and heard so far, the first thing about this ' All the World's Colors Gather ' is that it can improve one's appearance, figure and temperament. This is a complete and fundamental change that cannot be reversed even when one reaches the Celestial-Human Realm. Secondly, it can gather away the colors and radiance of the surroundings, which is equivalent to adding special effects to oneself."

"As for the surrounding martial artists, this is a 'strength detector.' The weaker they are, the more of their color and radiance are drawn away. Apart from Twelfth Madam's ability to disguise the result by changing her name, I don't yet know of any other technique that can avoid this... When Great Grandmaster conceals all their traits, will their color and radiance be drawn away?"

"The disciples of the Five Saints Sect can say goodbye to stealth and disguise before becoming Great Grandmaster. They are like fireflies in the dark, so bright and outstanding that anyone can see them at a glance. Only Twelfth Madam's method of changing her name and reality can save them. But if they suppress their strength to the Mortal Realm, they will find it difficult to use their stealth abilities..."

"Hmm, I haven't fought against anyone from the Five Saints Sect, so I don't know what role ' All the World's Colors Gather ' can play in battle. If someone is as beautiful as Feng Yining, could it make weak-willed martial artists of the same realm unwilling to harm her, or even fall into a state of infatuation during combat?"

"Was Demoness Ji also bewitched by Feng Yining's good looks back then, which is why she lost so miserably?"

Ding Songyan had a passion for studying martial arts. While guarding the southeast corner gate, he pondered the situation of "the All the World's Colors Gather".

Huo Ran, a familiar figure was reflected in his "Hundun State" that covered an area of Five Zhang in radius.

Ding Songyan's expression changed slightly. Clutching his stomach, he ran towards the south corridor, saying to Li Baima, Fan Chunlin, and the others:

"I'm going to the toilet!" I guess I have no choice but to use the toilet as an escape route!

Before Fan Chunlin and the others could react, they saw the Ding brothers' figures disappear around the corner of the corridor.

Almost simultaneously, as if sensing something, they turned to look at the covered walkway to the north:

A figure dressed in five-colored robes turned out and came within two zhang of them. The surrounding flowers, trees, carved railings and jade railings instantly lost their color and became dull and lifeless.

"Miss Zhang..." Li Baima, Fan Chunlin, and Wu Mo's expressions suddenly became lively, but then they lost their color.

Nearly fifteen minutes later, Ding Songyan slowly walked back.

"You went to the restroom at the worst possible time; you missed Miss Zhang!" Fan Chunlin said, feeling sorry for Brother Ding.

Although Miss Zhang wouldn't favor them, every smile and gesture of hers was something to savor repeatedly.

"Really?" Ding Songyan asked, slightly surprised.

Li Baima seemed to have just come to its senses:

"Yes, Miss Zhang also chatted with us for a bit about the Burial Artifact selling funerary objects. She was delighted that the Martial Prohibition Bureau was able to quickly find the person based on the portrait she drew."

"She even asked why you weren't here." "What was she doing at this side gate?" Ding Songyan asked, puzzled.

They definitely didn't come looking for me; I'm not that charming. If they had something to ask, they'd probably wait a bit after finding out I was in the restroom...

Wu Mo pointed to the southeast:

"Miss Zhang said that the ' Spring-Form Wine ' brewed at Shangxinlou is very good, and she's going to buy some for her senior brother Yu Chongyuan, to try."

"The way she said those words, her expression, her tone..." Li Baima said, unable to hide his disappointment.

Fan Chunlin also sighed.

Ding Songyan with a smile:

"They're a perfect match, a match made in heaven, what are you all sighing about?"

Just as Li Baima was about to speak, he remembered something and said somewhat embarrassedly:

"Brother Ding, when we mentioned the Burial Artifact vendors, we casually told Miss Zhang about the ' Moth Scripture ' and the matter of the Sage-Slaying Path. You... you don't mind, do you?"

No, you're all like peacocks displaying their feathers, blurting out everything? Is this your instinctive reaction to "the All the World's Colors Gather"? You and Zhang Yingbo are of similar level, and both are lecherous, so you really can't resist... Ding Songyan's eyebrows twitched slightly as he said:

"You didn't tell me about my experiences, did you?" "No, no." Li Baima, Fan Chunlin, and Wu Mo shook their heads in unison.

How could I possibly help another man gain fame in front of Miss Zhang?

"That's alright then," Ding Songyan with a sigh of relief.

He picked up the Cold Shadow Sword and continued to guard the gate.

In a flash, he realized that after Zhang Yingbo bought the "Spring-Form Wine," he would most likely return to the Prince's Residence through this gate, and his headache returned.

"I suddenly remembered something important I forgot to do. Brothers, please bear with me. I'll treat you to drinks later," Ding Songyan said with a smile, his eyes slightly shifting.

"I won't go to the Rippling River for drinking." Wu Mo joked.

After joking around for a while, Ding Songyan returned to the Side Courtyard, changed into a thicker Long Robe, put on Four-Sided Peace-and-Stability Cap, and left the Prince's Residence from the north.

Tongnan Alley, inside the Study.

Zhang Qiang put down his paintbrush and, bathed in the Golden Sunshine spread across the table, admired his newly painted portrait of a beauty for a while.

He suddenly turned around and looked towards a certain spot in the room. A figure had appeared on the sun-drenched Carefree Chair sometime earlier.

The figure wore a blue Long Robe and Four-Sided Peace-and-Stability Cap, with regular features, clear eyes and a clean and warm smile.

At this moment, he was leaning back in his chair, his sword across his knees, his left hand gently stroking that Wildcat- like Feifei.

Feifei lay there obediently, not moving at all.

"It really does relieve worries," Ding Songyan remarked leisurely.

The Lay Buddhist Little Zhang, pale as if he hadn't seen the Sun in a long time, said:

"Brother Shi actually told you about my new place."

Previously, I had been missing for a long time and was determined to move, so it was reasonable for Senior Brother Shi to send someone to look for me. But now, Senior Brother Shi is well aware that this person's strength is unfathomable, so why would he still reveal my whereabouts?

"Chef Shi didn't tell me," Ding Songyan replied with a smile.

He was just having a dream.

Not Brother Shi? How did he manage to find his way here...? Lay Buddhist Little Zhang collected his thoughts, pulled up a chair, and lazily sat down.

"Your presence here is surely worthy of my attention; please feel free to speak frankly." "I have some information I'd like you to pass on to the Martial Prohibition Bureau, but you mustn't reveal that I asked you to do it," Ding Songyan, stroking the fur on Feifei's head and neck.

"What news is it?" Lay Buddhist Little Zhang immediately became interested.

This is his true profession; compiling and drawing the "Rivers and Lakes Beauty Register" and the "Jade Tree Martial Arts Rankings" are merely his hobbies.

"The Accumulated Evil Path Kong Wanzhen of the ' Evil Immortal ' has arrived in Flame Capital, and the ' Devil Lord ' Qin Guanchan will also arrive soon. They are going to cooperate with the Returning Ruins Sect and the Shamanic Religion to plan the Consort Selection..." Ding Songyan succinctly conveyed the key information given by the "Evil Through and Through" Sun Feiyang, but did not dare to mention that the Sage-Slaying Path was also cooperating with others and wanted to use the Consort Selection.

The Lay Buddhist Little Zhang's expression shifted slightly, and his pale face seemed to regain some color:

"A storm is brewing..."

Ding Songyan continued:

"Try to select as many members of the Martial Prohibition Bureau as possible to deliver it, preferably to Director or a Martial Grandmaster of the Junior Minister level."

"That makes sense," the Lay Buddhist Little Zhang suddenly said with a smile. "Although the His Majesty emperor's concubines are all beautiful, none of them can be called stunning beauties, and he probably resents that."

"Since the ' Rivers and Lakes Beauty Register ' was established, very few emperors have been able to have any of their names listed among it Imperial Consort," Ding Songyan said, shaking his head.

"But His Majesty is ambitious and wants to build an unparalleled empire, so naturally he wants to be matched with an unparalleled beauty," said Lay Buddhist Little Zhang in the tone of a busybody.

"An unparalleled beauty?" Ding Songyan thought about it seriously. Up to now, in the last hundred years, only two people can bear this title: Su Liudan Feng Yining. How could they be chosen by Consort Selection? Emperor Jianwu must have other plans, and his fondness for beauty is only one of the reasons.

Mentioning a beautiful woman, Lay Buddhist Little Zhang became energetic and no longer sleepy:

"It is said that Su Liudan is in the Spirit-Seeking Realm, appearing and disappearing like a dragon, while Feng Yining is still in the Death Seclusion Realm. In the world today, it is difficult to find a peerless beauty."

"I've heard that Su Qingli the Celestial Maiden Sect is growing older and more beautiful, already possessing some of the charm of Su Liudan in her prime. I wonder what kind of stunning beauty she will be after her Martial Arts improve and she officially enters the martial world, and whether she can live up to the name of an unparalleled beauty."

You've heard about this? Brother Youyang also said that once Miss Xiaoqing has fully blossomed, she might have a chance to compete for the title of the Greatest Beauty in the World. Judging by her age, Miss Xiaoqing is already nineteen, and by this time next year, she will be venturing into the martial world... But judging from her recent letters, she still seems to have the heart of a young girl... Ding Songyan smiled more:

"You already know this before even officially entering the martial arts world?"

"We busybodies have been closely watching the disciples of sects such as the Celestial Maiden Sect, the Five Saints Sect, the Luanfeng Sect, the Tianmi Sect, and the Six Dragons Sect, and have been trying to find out information from time to time," said Lay Buddhist Little Zhang without any shame.

Ding Songyan didn't discuss the matter further. While stroking Feifei's fur, he said seriously:

"Layman, for the next few months, you'd better hide even more deeply. Even someone like Chef Shi shouldn't let him know where you're hiding; only contact him indirectly."

"If the ' Devil Lord ' targets you, even if you betray my information, you will still be unable to escape."

This is the reputation of those Accumulated Evil Path.

Lay Buddhist Little Zhang nodded solemnly, then turned to Ding Songyan, "Perfect timing! We've received feedback on the Ghost-Wyrm Path you requested. I was planning to have my senior brother relay it to you tomorrow."

Ding Songyan's spirits lifted:

"Have you discovered the hiding place of the Ghost-Wyrm Path expert?"

"No." Zhang Qiang slowly shook his head. "Didn't I mention before that in the past six months, several powerful figures from the Ghost-Wyrm Path have appeared in Flame Capital, seemingly searching for something? I think I have some clues."

"What is it?" Ding Songyan at a measured pace.

Lay Buddhist Little Zhang extended his right hand and said with a smile:

"I already helped you gather information once before without charging you a single penny."

"This time it's cash on delivery."

"Of course." Ding Songyan nodded and asked with a warm smile, "Have you finished writing the next chapter of Hero Ou's story?"

The smile on Lay Buddhist Little Zhang's face gradually disappeared.

"Not yet."