Chapter 1433 - 1366: Beast Totem Chart

"Disaster comes from the mouth?"

Elder Qin snorted disdainfully, then looked at the Kylin Army Commander and said blandly, "Don't waste words on those shameless people. Let's go!"

"Mm."

The Kylin Army Commander nodded.

Immediately.

The two of them stepped into the teleportation gate without looking back.

Watching their departing backs, the State Preceptor's killing intent surged.

When the teleportation gate finally dispersed, Qin Feiyang gave a mocking smile, walked up to the throne above, and flopped down on it, saying mildly, "Lord State Preceptor usually never shows up at the Three Treasures Hall without a reason. If you've got business, just say it straight, don't beat around the bush."

The State Preceptor raised his head to look at Qin Feiyang and said, "I hear you went to see Emperor Hong?"

Qin Feiyang said, "With your abilities, you should've known that long ago. Why bother going through the motions to ask? Don't you find it boring?"

A flash of anger crossed the State Preceptor's eyes. He stopped wasting words, pulled out a jade box from his robe, and said to Yan Wei, "Take it over to him."

Yan Wei nodded, held the jade box with both hands, and walked up to Qin Feiyang.

Qin Feiyang grabbed the box, flipped open the lid, and inside was actually an Imperial Jade Seal!

He curiously picked it up, examining it carefully from every angle.

To be fair, from the outside, this Imperial Jade Seal was almost indistinguishable from the real one.

After looking it over, Qin Feiyang put the Imperial Jade Seal back into the jade box, then gazed down at the State Preceptor from on high and said, "You've really got guts—actually dare to forge the Imperial Jade Seal!"

The State Preceptor chuckled and said, "Spotting the fake at a glance… worthy indeed of the Prince His Majesty once cherished most."

"Are you deliberately trying to provoke me?"

Qin Feiyang's eyes turned cold.

"That's a bit much."

"Who in the world doesn't know what kind of person you, Qin Feiyang, are? Even if this State Preceptor had the guts of heaven itself, I wouldn't dare come here just to anger you!"

The State Preceptor sneered with a yin-yang tone.

"That's true enough."

Qin Feiyang didn't feel the least bit ashamed—in fact, he took pride in it.

The State Preceptor's face twitched. This really was a shameless little beast. He said, "No more nonsense. Help me turn this Imperial Jade Seal into the real Imperial Jade Seal."

Qin Feiyang laughed.

The moment he learned the State Preceptor wanted to copy the Imperial Jade Seal, he'd already guessed this outcome.

Ever since leaving the ancient castle, he'd just been waiting for the State Preceptor to come knocking.

However.

If he agreed that easily, it would make him seem completely lacking in character.

"Something even you, the State Preceptor, can't do—what could I possibly do about it?"

Qin Feiyang said with a faint smile.

"Now that's just boring!"

"I don't believe for a second you don't know that, in all the world, only you can create the true Imperial Jade Seal."

The State Preceptor said.

"Heh heh."

Qin Feiyang only smiled, saying nothing.

The State Preceptor walked over to a nearby chair and sat down. He didn't press Qin Feiyang, simply waited quietly.

"Given the relationship between you and me, to be honest, I really can't find any reason to help you."

"Besides, back when I entered the Void Spirit Realm, you even tried to kill me."

Qin Feiyang said with playful interest.

"In this world, only interests are eternal; enemies never are."

"From what I know, you told Emperor Hong you would help the young Prince ascend the throne."

"What I'm doing now is also helping the young Prince."

"So at this point, we can actually be considered partners in cooperation."

"As for attacking you before, you really can't blame me. Swap in any other opponent, they would've done the same."

The State Preceptor said calmly.

Qin Feiyang said, "To be regarded as a true opponent by you, the State Preceptor—that's actually quite an honor. But I still don't feel like helping."

"Why?"

"Don't tell me everything you said to Emperor Hong was a lie?"

The State Preceptor frowned.

"How would I dare deceive Emperor Hong?"

"But there are many ways to help the young Prince. Why should I help you forge the Imperial Jade Seal?"

Qin Feiyang countered.

"That's simple."

"With the Imperial Jade Seal, the young Prince's succession to the throne becomes legitimate in name as well as in fact."

The State Preceptor said.

"Lord State Preceptor, we're both people who understand how things work. Why bother putting on a show?"

"You scheme so hard to help the young Prince purely for your own ambition, don't you?"

"And I, as the young Prince's elder brother—do you really think I'll help you harm him?"

Qin Feiyang sneered.

"Why does that sound so ridiculous coming out of your mouth?"

"If you truly cared about brotherly affection, would you have ruthlessly killed the Eldest Prince and the others back then?"

The State Preceptor shot back.

Qin Feiyang grinned and said, "Killing the Eldest Prince—the ones who felt it most weren't you people of the Zhuge clan?"

"What do you mean?"

The State Preceptor sprang to his feet.

"Nothing much, just talking. No need to get so nervous."

Qin Feiyang's face was full of mockery.

The State Preceptor's gaze flickered.

Why would this brat say something like that?

The ones who felt for the Eldest Prince were their Zhuge family…

Could it be this brat has already noticed something?

Qin Feiyang suddenly changed tack, smiling as he said, "Actually, it's not hard to get me to help you."

"Oh?"

The State Preceptor looked at him suspiciously.

Qin Feiyang said, "Trade me one Divine Art in exchange."

"You…"

The State Preceptor was instantly furious.

"Don't rush to get angry."

"That's how this world works: only with giving comes receiving."

"Although for now you'll lose one Divine Art, you can use it to realize your own ambition. When you really add it up, Lord State Preceptor, you're only profiting, not losing."

Qin Feiyang said with a smile.

The State Preceptor fell silent.

If he could trade a single Divine Art for the rivers and mountains of Great Qin, of course it would be worth it.

But he was afraid Qin Feiyang would play tricks on him, and he'd end up losing both wife and soldiers.

"Go back and think it over properly!"

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly and directly issued an eviction order.

The State Preceptor gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "No need to think. This old man will agree to you right now, but I don't have a Divine Art—there is a Divine Artifact. And you must promise this old man to assist me, help the young Prince ascend the imperial throne."

"You truly live up to the title of State Preceptor—decisive and straightforward. A Divine Artifact it is then; hand it over!"

Qin Feiyang looked full of admiration, stretching out his hand with a smile.

The State Preceptor took a deep breath. With a thought, a streak of divine light swept out from his Qi Sea and flew to stand before Qin Feiyang.

It was a book!

But unlike a normal book, this one was forged from some unknown divine iron, its whole body emitting a pitch-black luster, with a terrifying baleful aura that could be sensed even from afar.

And on the cover of the book, three vigorous characters were written in bold script!

—Beast Totem Chart!

These three characters were as if condensed from Divine Power itself; every stroke carried an oppressive momentum that weighed on the heart!

"Beast Totem Chart…"

Qin Feiyang, however, frowned.

Although this iron book did indeed carry the aura of a Divine Artifact, he still couldn't help but doubt—was this really a Divine Artifact?

"What?"

"You suspect it's fake?"

Seeing Qin Feiyang silent for so long, the State Preceptor asked with a furrowed brow.

Qin Feiyang nodded. "Yes. You're just too crafty, I have no choice but to guard against you."

"So this is still this old man's fault?"

The State Preceptor immediately flared up, saying, "I'll erase the Blood Covenant right now and let you do a blood-recognition to verify whether it's real."

With that said.

He moved his mind, and the Blood Covenant instantly dissipated.

Qin Feiyang didn't hesitate and immediately performed the blood-recognition ritual.

After acknowledging the master, a vast stream of information surged straight into Qin Feiyang's mind.

Qin Feiyang carefully examined it.

In the end, a trace of delight climbed onto his face.

This Beast Totem Chart really was a Divine Artifact, with a total of ninety-nine pages, each page forged from divine iron, thin as a cicada's wing.

And according to the information.

Each of those ninety-nine pages could summon a single Beast Soul to help its master fight.

In other words.

This Beast Totem Chart could summon ninety-nine Beast Souls to fight for him.

Every page's Beast Soul was different.

Moreover.

These ninety-nine types of Beast Souls were all divine-beast Beast Souls.

For example.

Divine Dragon, Fire Phoenix, Kylin, Candle Dragon, Hell Hound, and so on.

The key point was that these Beast Souls could not die and could not be destroyed; even if someone scattered them, they could be summoned again the very next day.

Unless the Beast Totem Chart itself was destroyed.

However.

Qin Feiyang's joy was quickly replaced by wariness.

He knew the State Preceptor far too well.

With the State Preceptor's temperament, it was absolutely impossible for him to hand over a Divine Artifact this easily.

The State Preceptor said impatiently, "This old man has already given you the Divine Artifact. Isn't it about time you fulfilled your promise?"

"It's not like I can run away, what are you so anxious for?"

Qin Feiyang smiled, intending to flip open the cover and turn to the first page.

Yet.

He was startled to find that he couldn't open the cover at all!

"Hm?"

His brows knit slightly, and he tried again with force, but he still couldn't flip it open.

Immediately.

Qin Feiyang lifted his head and looked at the State Preceptor, asking, "What's going on?"

The State Preceptor said, "The Beast Totem Chart can only be opened after you break through to a true War God."

"There's even a restriction like that?"

Qin Feiyang was stunned.

"Otherwise what did you think?"

"If it could be opened, when this old man fought Ren Duxing back then, I would've already opened it."

The State Preceptor snorted coldly.

"I was just wondering why you never used the Beast Totem Chart before—so it turns out you couldn't open it."

Qin Feiyang said with sudden realization.

"You've really struck a big bargain."

"In this old man's estimation, this Beast Totem Chart is at least on the same level as Blue Snow and the ancient castle."

said the State Preceptor.

"On the same level as Blue Snow?"

Qin Feiyang smiled and shook his head, neither agreeing nor denying.

Although he didn't know what level of Divine Artifact Blue Snow and the ancient castle were, he was certain this so-called Beast Totem Chart was definitely inferior to Blue Snow and the ancient castle.

Even so.

Needing to reach War God before it could be opened meant the Beast Totem Chart wasn't a low-tier Divine Artifact either.

"Fine."

"Then I'll gladly accept it without ceremony."

Qin Feiyang chuckled, and with a thought, the Beast Totem Chart entered his Qi Sea, hovering beside Blue Snow.

Next.

He once again grabbed that Imperial Jade Seal, turning it over and examining it, a glint of cunning flashing deep in his eyes.

"Hold on a moment."

Qin Feiyang looked up at the State Preceptor and said, then took the jade box and the Imperial Jade Seal into the ancient castle.

Luk Zheng rose and walked to Qin Feiyang's side. Looking at the Imperial Jade Seal in his hand, his pupils shrank slightly as he said, "It really can pass for the genuine article."

"A fake can never truly become real."

Qin Feiyang's lips curved up as he took out Blue Snow and carefully scraped once at the bottom of the Imperial Jade Seal.

Immediately.

A flaw appeared.

But this flaw was very small, and the bottom was already carved with seal script, uneven and raised; if one didn't deliberately look for it, it would never be discovered.