Chapter 617 - 266: A Vicious Strike

Chapter 617: Chapter 266: A Vicious Strike

The Clouded Leopard Book was much as Fang Shuwen had imagined.

A Clouded Leopard is as a dragon; it can walk the nine heavens. A hidden Jiao is in the water; it can lurk in the nine abysses.

This school of Martial Arts had three points of particular ingenuity.

The first was the "Cloud Dream Chapter." By using the Inner Strength from the Clouded Leopard Book to execute the Cloud Dream Chapter, one could replicate any Martial Arts in the world.

As long as it was a Technique from an Outer Martial Arts style, watching it just once while using the Cloud Dream Chapter was enough to imitate it to a great degree.

Then, by channeling it through the Clouded Leopard Book, one could replicate its power almost perfectly.

The second was the "Chi Dragon Chapter." This method was attuned to water. While submerged, the power of one’s Martial Arts would be greatly enhanced.

Furthermore, it contained a technique called Hidden Dragon in Water that allowed one to escape through water, traveling for hundreds of miles in an instant.

Although "hundreds of miles" was an exaggeration, escaping thirty miles in an instant was still achievable.

This was why the old man claimed the Clouded Leopard Book’s life-preserving abilities were second to none.

At least in the East Sea, it was indeed the ultimate life-saving art.

Hearing this, Fang Shuwen felt quite fortunate that he hadn’t rashly attacked the man.

This old man wasn’t Liu Chuanzong; he wasn’t so fragile. If Fang Shuwen couldn’t take him down in a single blow, there was a high chance he would escape.

The third was named the "Dragon War Chapter." It allowed one to "nurture the art through battle," increasing one’s own Cultivation through constant combat.

This was precisely why the old man had brought Liu Chuanzong along and stayed ahead of Fang Shuwen and his group.

In the past, they had hidden on Celestial Prison Island. For years, whenever they wanted to train a successor, they could only use Jianghu people who had committed crimes.

And they couldn’t be too conspicuous, or they would surely be noticed by the Eight Prohibitions and the Four Saints. If that drew the attention of Dragon Abyss, they would be doomed.

Now, Fang Shuwen’s appearance had stirred up a tempest across the entire East Sea.

This, in turn, gave them an opportunity to exploit.

Using Celestial Prison Island’s intelligence network, they had learned of Fang Shuwen’s whereabouts. They then positioned themselves ahead of him, using the troublemaking Jianghu people who came looking for him to raise Liu Chuanzong’s Cultivation.

If anyone noticed, they could easily shift the blame onto Fang Shuwen.

The old man hadn’t dared to say this before, but now he was laying all his cards on the table.

After imparting the Clouded Leopard Book, the old man took a Token from his robes and handed it to Fang Shuwen.

This Token was very interesting. From the front, it bore the mark of Celestial Prison Island.

But when turned over, one could see an engraving of a ’clouded leopard’.

It was different from a normal Celestial Prison Island Token.

Fang Shuwen looked at the Token, then back at the old man.

"This is?"

"The Trapped Dragon Order."

The old man said in a low voice,

"I have operated on Celestial Prison Island for many years, but very few people there know of my existence.

"However, those who do are all people of great power and influence on the island.

"With this Trapped Dragon Order, you can make them obey your every command.

"It will make things convenient for you..."

Fang Shuwen grew thoughtful. ’The name "Trapped Dragon" seems like a form of self-deprecation on his part.’

He immediately nodded.

"Thank you, Senior."

"There’s no need for such pleasantries between us."

The old man glanced at Fang Shuwen.

"The Profound Celestial Iron Mirror is a matter of great importance. If you have the chance, you should try to acquire it.

"But don’t force it...

"There is, however, another item that I hope you will investigate."

"What is it?"

"The Dragon Gate."

"What is that?"

Fang Shuwen put on a perfectly confused expression, but inwardly, he sneered.

’Just as expected of someone from Dragon Abyss. They want to get their hands on everything.’

Fang Shuwen was of course no stranger to the Dragon Gate. **Chen Qi**’s words were still ringing in his ears.

The Undying Dragon Emperor had used the power of the Dragon Gate to overthrow Qilin Hall and seize his title.

But because of the Dragon Gate, he was also forced into self-imprisonment, unable to leave its vicinity.

**Chen Qi** had said that the Undying Dragon Emperor was searching for the Seven-String Ancient Chapter precisely because he wished to escape the Dragon Gate’s confinement...

’It really is a good thing, but it’s too hot to handle.’

"The origins of the Dragon Gate are profound. It was a Holy Artifact of the former Taixuan Sect.

"It can allow one to transform into a dragon in a single leap!

"Its power is heaven-defying and unfathomable."

The old man said,

"If you are fated to find its whereabouts...

"For you, it might be an opportunity to leap the dragon gate, allowing your Martial Arts to advance another step.

"In the future, if you present this item to the Dragon Lord, it will surely be a monumental contribution."

A thought flickered in Fang Shuwen’s mind.

"Senior, do you have any clues about it?"

"I do have some suspicions... Half a year ago, news came from the Eastern Domain that the Young Venerable of Dragon Emperor Hall had seized the Seven-String Ancient Chapter and returned to the East Sea.

"And yet, there has been no sign of Dragon Emperor Hall in the East Sea.

"Although there’s no obvious connection, I suspect this matter may be related to the Dragon Gate."

The old man looked at Fang Shuwen.

"I have already instructed Celestial Prison Island to keep an eye on this, but there has been no news in the past six months.

"Now that I plan to leave the East Sea, I will entrust this matter to you for the time being.

"However, just let fate guide you.

"The urgent priority is still within the Five Domains Martial World."

Fang Shuwen nodded lightly. After a moment of contemplation, he asked another question.

"Senior, there is something this junior doesn’t understand."

"Let’s hear it."

The old man chuckled, seemingly enjoying the feeling of imparting knowledge and resolving doubts.

Fang Shuwen then asked,

"**Dragon Abyss** collects all sorts of Exotic Treasures and ultimate techniques in preparation for ’that day’.

"This junior is aware of that.

"But even if these things have wondrous powers, I fear that piling them all together will only be counterproductive... Will they really be useful?"