Becoming an Immortal and Ancestor, Starting from the Clan-protecting Divine Beast

20: Chapter 20 Leaving Yuan County City and the AuctionSomewhere on the Liyuan Plains, Chen Fufeng sat cross-legged, taking out a Medicinal Pill used for healing and swallowing it. Guided by spiritual power, the medicinal effect gradually spread, repairing the damaged areas.

The leader of the Robber Cultivators was a Thick Earth Cultivator. His spiritual power was heavy, and coupled with the Forbidden Technique he used, the Earthen-Yellow Cauldron he summoned struck down like a small mountain.

He had forcefully withstood over a dozen strikes, so it was impossible for him to be completely unharmed, but his injuries were not severe.

He took the Medicinal Pill for faster recovery. On the Liyuan Plains, no one knew what might happen next.

Yuan Feng, sitting beside him, took the Storage Pouches of the three Robber Cultivators and inspected them one by one using his Divine Thought.

First was the Storage Pouch of the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining Robber Cultivator who had been decapitated by a single sword strike. It contained roughly a hundred scattered Low-Grade Spirit Stones, making him relatively poor among Seventh Layer of Qi Refining Cultivators.

Besides the Spirit Stones, there was also a first grade upper rank Magical Artifact, the Standardized Magical Artifact Flowing Wind Sword, plus a few bottles of Medicinal Pills used by Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators for Cultivation, and some Talismanic Incantations for daily use and Combat.

Next was the Robber Cultivator who was burned to charcoal by a single Li Fire Black Bird strike. This fellow was truly unlucky; he used every means possible to resist, but it was useless, and he was ultimately burned alive.

This person’s Storage Pouch was even more meager, containing only a few dozen Spirit Stones. There was one Magical Artifact, also a Standardized Magical Artifact, called the Wind Crossing Boots, specifically used for escaping.

”Oh? There’s a Cultivation Technique too. Let me take a look.”

Yuan Feng’s Divine Thought moved, and a Cultivation Technique with a yellow leather cover appeared in his furry hand. Five large characters were written on it: *Pearl Jade Spirit Communication Art*.

After flipping through it, Yuan Feng concluded that this was a Grade Three Cultivation Technique belonging to Geng Metal, which could form the immortal foundation [Pearl Jade Spirit]. Now, the Chen Family possessed Grade Three Cultivation Techniques covering all Five Elements.

According to Chen Fufeng’s idea, Grade Three Cultivation Techniques could be practiced by External Branch Members and Collateral Lines, while Grade Four Cultivation Techniques would temporarily remain exclusive to the Main Lineage.

If outstanding Cultivation Seeds emerged from the external branches or Collateral Lines, after examination and confirmation that their moral character and Heart-Nature were sound, they could be taught Grade Four Cultivation Techniques.

”Pearl Jade Spirit. The superior, superior, superior immortal foundation to it is the Grade Six Immortal Foundation [Heavenly Marrow Drop], the most powerful Xin Metal immortal foundation. The creator of this Cultivation Technique has some ambition.” Yuan Feng remarked while looking at the *Pearl Jade Spirit Communication Art*.

Afterward, he put away the *Pearl Jade Spirit Communication Art* and began inspecting the Robber Cultivator leader’s Storage Pouch.

This Eighth Layer of Qi Refining Robber Cultivator leader was also a pauper, possessing only about two hundred Spirit Stones. Besides the Earthen-Yellow Small Cauldron, he had another first grade upper rank Standardized Magical Artifact, the Earth Essence Armor.

He likely didn’t take it out because he realized this Magical Artifact couldn’t block the edge of the crimson flame sword, and activating it would waste spiritual power, making it not worth the effort.

Apart from these, there were some Medicinal Pills used for Cultivation, including one bottle with a rich medicinal fragrance, likely a first-grade top-tier Medicinal Pill he intended to use for breaking through to Peak Qi Refining, which was quite valuable.

”This person didn’t carry his Cultivation Technique with him?”

Yuan Feng searched thoroughly several times but found no trace of a Cultivation Technique book, which was a bit regrettable.

”Hmm? What is this?”

Scanning the Storage Pouch once more, Yuan Feng made a new discovery. His Divine Thought activated, and a piece of paper as thin as a cicada’s wing appeared in his hand, covered entirely in text.

”So it’s a Forbidden Art used for fighting with one’s life on the line.”

Yuan Feng understood. It recorded a Forbidden Art called the Blood Burning Life-Risking Art, which allows one to exchange Vital Blood Essence for powerful Combat strength. After the effect wears off, one enters a long period of weakness.

”I am a Yao Beast, and my Bloodline is strong. I wonder if Cultivating this Blood Burning Life-Risking Art is feasible...”

Yuan Feng pondered for a moment, then began studying this Forbidden Art. As for the Weakness Period mentioned, he didn’t care too much; life was the most important thing, and an extra method meant an extra guarantee.

Several days later, Chen Fufeng opened his eyes, exhaled a mouthful of Foul Air, and his spiritual power circulated smoothly. The injuries left by the fierce battle were completely healed.

”The Myriad Transformation Sacred Art truly lives up to its name as a Supreme Secret Technique created by a Great Human Race Power, its might is incomparably fierce.”

He was slightly surprised when he thought about how a single Li Fire Black Bird strike annihilated a Seventh Layer of Qi Refining Cultivator, and he couldn’t help but praise it.

”Old Chen, are you recovered?” At this moment, Yuan Feng, who was still studying the Blood Burning Life-Risking Art nearby, looked over.

Chen Fufeng nodded slightly, stood up, and said, ”Let’s continue on our way, Brother Yuan.”

”Alright.” Yuan Feng had no objection. His body shrunk, and he landed on Chen Fufeng’s shoulder, taking out the pair of High Grade Magical Artifact Wind Crossing Boots. ”These were obtained from the Storage Pouches of those three Robber Cultivators. Put these on; you’ll travel faster.”

Afterward, he informed Chen Fufeng of the contents of the three Robber Cultivators’ Storage Pouches. Upon hearing this, Chen Fufeng cursed them as paupers but didn’t say much else.

Chen Fufeng took off the Wind Controlling Boots he was originally wearing and put on the Wind Crossing Boots. Paired with the white robes he wore, he possessed a certain immortal demeanor, truly deserving the title of Immortal Master.

”Oh right, I haven’t checked this yet.”

Just as Chen Fufeng was about to leave, he slapped his head. The Earthen-Yellow Small Cauldron used by the Robber Cultivator leader appeared in his hand, spinning rapidly.

”I see. This is a first-grade top-tier magic artifact, the Thick Origin Cauldron. Since those few were so poor, they probably spent most of their Spirit Stones forging this Magical Artifact.”

After counting all the spoils obtained from killing the Robber Cultivators, Chen Fufeng put away the Thick Origin Cauldron, activated the Wind Crossing Boots on his feet, and drifted toward Liyuan Commandery City like a gust of wind.

Ten days later.

Chen Fufeng descended from the air, looking at the Massive City situated on the horizon not far away. He sighed in relief, having finally arrived.

Strangely, the number of Robber Cultivators he encountered during his journey in the following days did not decrease; instead, it increased.

However, this benefited both him and Yuan Feng. Among these Robber Cultivators were even Peak Qi Refining Cultivators, but they ultimately died resentfully under Yuan Feng’s fists, greatly enriching their wallets and giving them more confidence for this trip to the Commandery City.

”Brother Yuan, this is Li Fire Commandery City.” Chen Fufeng transmitted his voice.

Yuan Feng, who had been completely calm, opened his eyes and surveyed the Massive City lying across the Liyuan Plains like a savage behemoth. He couldn’t help but exclaim, ”As expected of a Commandery City! It is majestic and grand, truly an eye-opener.”

The Commandery City before them was heavy and vast. The city walls stretched endlessly like the Great Wall, not just for hundreds of miles, but perhaps over a thousand miles long, impossible to see the end of in a single glance.

”Brother Yuan, it is said that the entire Li Fire Commandery City is covered by a Grade Three Upper Rank Formation. When fully activated, it can even strike down a Late-stage Purple Mansion Immortal Master.”

”Moreover, this City Protection Great Formation has detection capabilities. Only Late Foundation Establishment Stage Great Cultivators are qualified to fly within the city. If a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator disregards the rules, they will be instantly erased by the Great Formation, their Divine Soul Destroyed.”

Chen Fufeng exclaimed in awe.

”A Grade Three Upper Rank Formation? This shouldn’t have been set up by the Seven Great Zifu Factions, right?” Yuan Feng asked, his thoughts turning upon hearing this.

The higher the grade of the Formation, the more troublesome it is to set up, requiring massive amounts of resources. However, the power it can unleash is also the most terrifying among the hundred arts of cultivation.

”Of course not, Brother Yuan. This is the Great Qi Kingdom. Every Commandery City has a Commandery Governor appointed by the Great Qi Imperial Family presiding over it. This City Protection Great Formation was built by people sent by the Great Qi Imperial Family, and the right to use it belongs to the Commandery Governor.”

”This is also a means for the Great Qi Imperial Family to deter local powers. Once the City Protection Great Formation is activated, unless one is a Great True Person at Divine Ability Perfection, even a Late-stage Purple Mansion Immortal Master will be suppressed or even executed.”

”Furthermore, even if a Great True Person at Purple Mansion Perfection rebels, it doesn’t matter. It won’t be long before a Golden Core True Monarch, who presides over an entire province, arrives to suppress the rebellion. A Great True Person is merely an ant before a True Monarch.”

Chen Fufeng explained, sighing inwardly. This was the Cultivation World: you might be strong, but there were countless people stronger than you, and one wrong move could bring disaster upon yourself.

Yuan Feng nodded. This world was vast; the scope of just one Commandery was incredibly large, harboring numerous powerhouses.

It was hard to imagine how boundless the entire world must be to withstand the ravages of so many Immortal Dao powerhouses.

”The world is vast. My perspective cannot be limited to one place. I must look forward, toward a broader world!”

Naturally, Chen Fufeng did not know Yuan Feng’s current thoughts. He had already started walking toward the city gate. The city wall before him grew taller and taller, standing like an Eternal Demonic Wall against the boundless expanse, generating unparalleled pressure.

But then he frowned. Too many people were entering the city. Even though the entrance was huge, a long queue had formed, stretching like a massive dragon from the entrance toward the Liyuan Plains.

Although they had to queue, no one dared to complain or even whisper, because the consequences would be dire.

The people queuing here had no backing. Causing trouble would only lead to death. If they had backing, they wouldn’t need to queue at all; they would just walk right in.

”They’re all Cultivators, Old Chen. Tsk tsk, I even saw several Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators queuing up.” Yuan Feng transmitted his voice softly.

Chen Fufeng nodded almost imperceptibly and replied, ”A Commandery City has its majesty. Those who are not Cultivators don’t even qualify to enter. As for early and Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, they can only honestly follow the Commandery City’s rules, or a streak of sword light will fly out, and even a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator will die in regret.”

This trip to the Commandery City was truly an eye-opener for Yuan Feng. The impact on him was already enormous, and he hadn’t even entered the city yet.

”Did you hear? In half a month, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion inside the Commandery City will hold its decade-long Grand Auction. It’s divided into three Auction Venues. We Qi Refining Cultivators have a dedicated venue, so we won’t have Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators trying to snatch things. It’s very reliable.”

At this moment, two Cultivators queuing ahead were chatting softly, and Yuan Feng and Chen Fufeng behind them heard everything clearly.

The man and the ape exchanged a look, already having a plan in mind.

Chen Fufeng stepped forward, asking with a smile, ”Two elders, this junior is visiting the Commandery City for the first time and is unfamiliar with many places. What is so special about the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion Grand Auction you mentioned?”

One of the two Cultivators, a Middle-Aged Cultivator, glanced at him. Seeing that he was an Eighth Layer of Qi Refining Cultivator, he immediately perked up and explained, ”This decade-long Grand Auction at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is extraordinary. Many rare and exotic Secret Treasures will appear, enough to tempt even Purple Mansion True Persons. It is a major event for the entire Li Fire Commandery.”

Not only that, but the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion Grand Auction also caters to Small Cultivators like us, dividing the venues into three based on cultivation level: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, and Purple Mansion.

We small Qi Refining Cultivators can enter the Qi Refining Venue to bid in peace. Afterward, people from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion will escort us out of the Auction Venue to prevent others from targeting us.”

As he spoke, the Middle-Aged Cultivator looked around and whispered, ”I heard that at this Qi Refining Venue, there is an item—Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi—that is said to be seen once in a millennium. It is incredibly precious and specially prepared for Genius Cultivators, used to lay a perfect Foundation when Breaking Through to the Qi Refining Realm.”

When Chen Fufeng heard this, his body shook. When a Nourishing Origin Realm Cultivator Breaks Through to the Qi Refining Realm, they need to refine Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to serve as the Foundation of their Qi Sea, thus achieving the Breakthrough to the Qi Refining Realm.

The quality of the refined Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi determines the strength of the spiritual power Cultivated.

If two Cultivators practice the same Cultivation Technique, and the former uses High Grade Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi for the Breakthrough while the latter uses Medium Grade Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, the spiritual power Cultivated by the former will be significantly stronger than the latter.

This is the cruelty of the Cultivation World: one step behind means being behind every step. How can Ordinary Cultivators hope to catch up with the Cultivators from Major Powers?

The resources available to both sides differ greatly; they are not on the same level. Not to mention the gap in the Cultivation Techniques and Spells they practice—the disciples of Major Powers can completely crush Ordinary Cultivators.

”Zhu Xiao has a Spiritual Root of One Foot and Three Inches; his talent cannot be wasted.” Chen Fufeng thought to himself.

At this moment, he wished he could immediately turn back to the Liyuan Plains, kill a few more groups of Robber Cultivators, accumulate more wealth, and secure a supremely High Grade Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi for his Second Son.

Seemingly discerning Chen Fufeng’s thoughts, Yuan Feng transmitted his voice: ”Old Chen, don’t rush. We don’t even know what attribute the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi has. Besides, even if we did, it might be useless. This is the Commandery City. Given our current savings, we probably can’t compete with those great Families and Sects.”

Then, he changed the subject, his tone becoming full of Killing Intent: ”We still have ten days. Why don’t we head back to the Liyuan Plains first, kill a few Robber Cultivators to pad our pockets? That way, we’ll have more confidence.

Even if we can’t bid for that Top-Tier Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, we can still buy a High Grade Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.”

The man and the ape thought for a moment and immediately made a decision: Damn it, let’s do it!

Robber Cultivators are all evil individuals who stop at nothing to Murder and Steal. They would be eliminating a scourge for the Cultivators.

Thus, Chen Fufeng cupped his hands toward the two Cultivators and said, ”Thank you, Elder Brother. I have other matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave first.”

The two Cultivators watched Chen Fufeng’s departing figure, exchanged a look, and smiled: ”Another one took the bait. Fight, let them all fight! That way, the Auction will be more lively.”

The two of them were shills specifically placed at the city gate by the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. Their purpose was to spread news of the Auction to the entering Cultivators and throw out some very substantial bait. Whether or not people took the bait was none of their concern.

Many people made the same move as Chen Fufeng, leaving the queue and entering the Liyuan Plains.

Clearly, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion arranged more than just two shills, mixing them into the queue to stir up the emotions of the Cultivators entering the city.

However, everyone failed to notice an elderly man with white hair and beard sitting cross-legged above the Commandery City gate in the clouds. He held a White Jade Fishing Rod, seemingly fishing, but without a line or bait.

”Those who wish to be hooked, be hooked!”