Chapter 167: Returning to Cyan Peak County, Cultivating the Dao Foundation

Chapter 167 -159: Returning to Cyan Peak County, Cultivating the Dao Foundation

Inside the Qin Residence, over a dozen Thunder Rocs soared into the sky.

From high above, the group looked down, their hearts heavy with sighs. Although the Blood Demon Sect’s blood sacrifice had ultimately failed to complete thanks to the assistance of the Insect Swarm, the casualties in the city remained disastrous. At least tens of thousands of people had been killed or injured. Viewed from the sky, the areas surrounding the three Blood Demon Sect strongholds were almost entirely blanketed in mourning white.

“This is simply how sects like the Blood Demon Sect operate. Countless people across the Great Wei have died because of them, but you have already done your best.

“If they had succeeded, not only would Bishui City have been entirely wiped out, but the surrounding Prefecture Cities and even the entirety of Yunlong County would have faced catastrophic annihilation. Furthermore, the Demon Suppression Bureau has been mobilized this time.

“They will completely cleanse Yunlong County of the remaining Blood Demon Sect members, ensuring that nothing similar will happen for a very long time.”

Seeing Qin Yu’s somewhat displeased expression, Qin Tianfeng spoke slowly. He had lived for four hundred years and had witnessed similar scenes no less than ten times. He had even seen entire cities reduced to Ghostly Realms or total ruins. Such was the state of the world. Even experts in the Primordial Mansion Realm were equally powerless in the face of certain disasters.

“You worry too much, Ancestor. I was merely thinking that blood debts must be paid in blood! My grandfather died because of the Blood Demon Sect, and this score has not yet been settled,” Qin Yu replied with a calm expression.

“Sigh—”

Qin Tianfeng sighed in his heart, but he did not say anything else. He was naturally fully aware of Qin Yu’s situation. His grandfather, Qin Hong, had perished during a Demon Fiend attack incited by the Blood Demon Sect, and Qin Yu had watched him die in battle with his own eyes. Cyan Peak County itself had nearly been subjected to a blood sacrifice. The subsequent repeated enmities had spurred Qin Yu to rise to prominence, and he had caught the attention of the Great Wei precisely because he stood against the Blood Demon Sect. The hatred between the two sides was already irreconcilable.

The atmosphere grew somewhat heavy for a time. It wasn’t until the Thunder Rocs flew out of the city and they spotted the Celestial Patrol Ship over ten miles away, along with a massive Sealing Array rising from the ground, that they shifted their gazes.

The Nine Heavens Demon Suppressing Thunder Array, centered around the Celestial Patrol Warship, only provided temporary reinforcement and suppression. From time to time, the roars and crashing impacts of the Evil Dragon could still be heard.

The Celestial Patrol Army was highly efficient. On the very night they suppressed the Evil Dragon, a large number of troops rushed over to begin setting up Sealing Arrays in the vicinity. Even from a distance, Qin Yu could feel the overwhelming pressure radiating from it.

“Several Myriad Phenomena Realm Array Masters are currently setting up a permanent Sealing Array. It is at least an Alpha-level Formation, and the Demon Suppression Bureau will station guards here for the next century,” Qin Tianfeng said, also looking toward the Array. “It won’t transition into a covert watch until future generations gradually forget about it.”

“This kind of thing must not be touched. Stay as far away from it as possible.”

“Understood.” Qin Yu nodded in agreement. This was indeed not something he could afford to provoke.

Through some ordinary reconnaissance units left in the area, Qin Yu could sense that as time passed, a faint, sinister power was still spreading from the Array despite being suppressed by the Nine Heavens Demon Suppressing Thunder Array. He thought, “This must be that unknown polluting and distorting power.” Consequently, under his orders, the Insect Swarm units merely monitored it from afar, not daring to approach.

After breaking through to the Qi Sea Realm, his soul had grown significantly, becoming far stronger than those of the vast majority of Primordial Mansion Realm experts. As the Insect Swarm grew in number, he might even be able to rival those in the Myriad Phenomena Realm. As long as the Insect Swarm was not destroyed, he would not die. However, when faced with this high-tier polluting and distorting power, Qin Yu did not dare to be careless.

He wondered what would happen if the Insect Swarm’s Mind Network became polluted.

He wanted to claim the Bishui River, but he could easily wait until the Celestial Patrol Army finished setting up the Sealing Array.

The group immediately sped off into the distance. Qin Tianfeng even took out a Flying Ship and instructed everyone to board it. Although cultivators in the Qi Sea Realm could fly, the energy consumption was too great to sustain for long periods, and their flight speed was not fast. For long-distance travel, they generally piloted specialized Flying Ship Magical Treasures. While the Thunder Rocs were very fast, their comfort still paled in comparison to a Flying Ship.

As the group chatted casually, Qin Yu took out the Cultivation Technique bestowed upon him by the Governor, the *Wind and Thunder Tribulation Destruction Scripture*. It was an Inheritance Jade Scroll that could serve as a core family treasure!

When his consciousness entered it, countless pieces of information instantly flooded into his Sea of Consciousness.

“The *Wind and Thunder Tribulation Destruction Scripture*: Control thunder with wind, attract tribulation with thunder, seek survival within the tribulation, and validate the Dao amidst destruction. It emphasizes using wind as wings, thunder as blades, tribulation as a furnace, and destruction as a mirror.

“It focuses on tempering the physique and Divine Soul with Wind and Thunder Power, striving for a body like a gale and a spirit like a Thunder Shock…”

A hint of realization rose in Qin Yu’s eyes. This technique surpassed even the *Wind and Thunder Poison Dragon Technique* that the Insect Swarm had deduced by merging dozens of techniques. It similarly cultivated both the internal and external. However, compared to the *Wind and Thunder Poison Dragon Technique*, it was much purer in the Laws of Wind and Thunder.

The key within it wasn’t wind or thunder, but rather the concepts of tribulation and destruction! Cultivating this method required experiencing countless battles, treating the hardships one encountered, the pressure of combat, the bottlenecks in Cultivation, and even a true Celestial Tribulation, all as forms of tempering. One would then find rebirth while comprehending destruction, breaking down to rebuild, and grasping a sliver of vitality in desperate situations to nourish oneself.

He thought, “This Cultivation Technique suits me perfectly. Could an expert have specifically chosen it for me? Was it Li Xuanting?”

He had broken through during combat, revealing the Heaven and Earth Phenomenon of a surging Blood Sea, accompanied by the roars of numerous Insect Swarm combat units. He was clearly walking the path of a warrior. Given Li Xuanting’s status and strength, it wasn’t surprising that he had noticed this.

He thought, “By merging the *Wind and Thunder Tribulation Destruction Scripture* with the *Wind and Thunder Poison Dragon Technique*, I might actually deduce an Alpha-level Technique. I also need to make good use of the 100,000 Merit Points from the Demon Suppression Bureau.”

Qin Yu hadn’t used these Merit Points at the Bishui City Demon Suppression Bureau; instead, he planned to save them for when he arrived in the County City, where he could exchange them at that local branch. Bishui City was only a Prefecture City, meaning the good items in its Demon Suppression Bureau Treasure Vault were limited.

When Qin Hu had previously traded with the Demon Suppression Bureau, he had also exchanged for treasures there, so Qin Yu knew that their strongest techniques were just a few Beta-level Upper Grade cultivation methods, with the most expensive costing 30,000 Merit Points. However, their attributes and other aspects didn’t suit him. It would be better to wait a few days until he reached the County City.

What he desired wasn’t purely Cultivation Techniques, but also powerful Daoist Soldier Techniques, Insect Control and Gu Refining Techniques, Battle Array Methods, and much more. There were simply too many things he needed.

Seeing Qin Yu comprehending the Secret Technique, Qin Tianfeng spoke up, “This *Wind and Thunder Tribulation Destruction Scripture* is quite famous within the Ling State Li Family, but it still isn’t good enough for you! You can cultivate it in the Qi Sea Realm.

“However, you cannot use it for the Primordial Mansion Realm, as that stage is meant to lay your Dao Foundation. By cultivating the *Wind and Thunder Tribulation Destruction Scripture*, you have a chance to break through to the Dao of Ten Thousand Forms Realm, but your chances of reaching the Primordial Spirit Realm are minuscule. If possible, you should exchange for an Alpha-level Technique!

“Or even an Immortal Tier Technique! Alternatively, you could obtain one by joining a top-tier Sect.”

Technique grades were divided into Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta. But above this Tier Four, there was also the Immortal Tier! For ordinary people lacking natural talent, they couldn’t even master the basics of a Beta-level Technique. But Qin Yu was different.

Having revealed a Heaven and Earth Phenomenon during his breakthrough, he had a great chance of advancing to the Myriad Phenomena Realm and even a glimmer of hope to reach the Primordial Spirit Realm. Although that hope wasn’t large, if he used a Beta-level Technique to lay his Dao Foundation, the difficulty of reaching the Primordial Spirit Realm would multiply by ten or even a hundred times.

Before this, Qin Yu had no channels to acquire such techniques. However, now that he had the identity of a Demon Suppression Bureau Inspector, there was hope. When exchanging for Cultivation Techniques within the Demon Suppression Bureau, one could purchase them in separate parts.

“Thank you for the reminder, Ancestor,” Qin Yu nodded. His Cultivation speed was far too rapid, leading to a lack of Basic knowledge. Having such an elder to guide him could help him avoid many pitfalls!

“I’ll comprehend this Cultivation Technique for a while first, and then gift it to the family.”

“There is no rush, keep it for now. They’ve made a total mess out of cultivating the Beta-level Low Grade *Celestial Wind Illusion-Breaking Technique*. Even if you gave them a Beta-level Upper Grade Cultivation Technique, they wouldn’t have the comprehension ability to understand it,” the Celestial Wind Ancestor remarked bluntly, casting a side glance at Qin Wenyuan, Qin Zhengyuan, and the others.

As good as a technique might be, it depended on the person using it! Hearing the Celestial Wind Ancestor’s harsh words, Qin Wenyuan and Qin Zhengyuan could only offer dry chuckles, not daring to argue back.

As the group chatted, a familiar small town soon appeared below them. They had arrived at Cyan Peak County!

After a quick greeting, the Qin family’s Flying Ship rapidly descended, landing right in the Qin family’s Martial Arts Arena.

RUMBLE—

With a resounding boom, the Flying Ship came to a steady halt, and Qin Yu was the first to step out.

Qin Hu, Ouyang Xue, and the rest had already hurried out the moment the Flying Ship appeared, coming forth to welcome them with joyful expressions. Because Qin Yu had left behind the Profound Ice Fox and other units as communication methods, Ouyang Xue and Qin Hu were fully aware of the events in Bishui City despite being in Cyan Peak County. Although they knew Qin Yu was safe, they still couldn’t help but worry.

However, upon seeing the slender elder with a boundless aura walking behind Qin Yu, Qin Hu paused for a moment before his expression instantly turned extremely solemn. He bowed respectfully and said, “Qin Hu from the Cyan Peak Branch Family, greets the Celestial Wind Ancestor!”

Ouyang Xue quickly followed suit and bowed. Though they had never seen Qin Tianfeng’s true face, his appearance—which bore a seventy-percent resemblance to his portrait in the Zong Family ancestral hall—along with the respectful posture of Elders Qin Wenyuan and Qin Zhengyuan standing behind him, explained everything.

“There is no need for such formalities.” Qin Tianfeng raised his hand slightly, and a gentle force lifted the two of them up. His gaze swept over Qin Hu and Ouyang Xue. Qin Hu had only just broken through to the Qi and Blood Realm, and Ouyang Xue had only just begun her Cultivation, yet a trace of satisfaction still lingered in his eyes.

“You have raised a fine son. Qin Yu is the Qilin of our Qin Family; the future glory of our clan rests entirely upon his shoulders. Upon this return to the Zong Family, your branch shall serve as the pillars to revitalize the Qin Family.”

Hearing this, Qin Hu grew so excited that his voice trembled slightly. “You are too kind, Ancestor. It is my duty to do my utmost for the family.”

Qin Yu didn’t feel much emotion about meeting the Celestial Wind Ancestor. Qin Hu, however, had been born in the County City and grew up listening to tales of the Celestial Wind Ancestor. How could he not be thrilled to see him in person?

Qin Yu immediately stepped forward to formally introduce both sides, presenting everyone to his parents. Soon after, the group retreated inside the house.

Qin Yu detailed his rewards and explained his plan to take everyone to the County City. Naturally, Qin Hu and Ouyang Xue did not object. This wasn’t because of the County City’s prosperity, but because they knew that while Qin Yu had achieved a breakthrough, he would also attract the covetous eyes of many factions. Staying in Cyan Peak County would only cause him to worry.

After making all the proper arrangements, Qin Yu headed straight for the Wilderness Mountain Range that very night.