Chapter 541 - 540: Thousand-leaf Water God Lotus

Chapter 541: Chapter 540: Thousand-leaf Water God Lotus

The great hall was brilliantly lit. In the southwest corner stood a waist-high curtain wall that resembled cascading water veils. Behind it, graceful silhouettes shifted, their beautiful faces and elegant dispositions only faintly discernible.

On both sides of the hall, several rows of low tables were arranged in a square formation. Most were already occupied by guests, each with a unique appearance, clearly a cut above the common crowd.

A red carpet ran down the middle, exceptionally striking against the transparent, crystalline floor.

When Qin Feng walked in, he swept his gaze across the hall. Many of the Sea Race prodigies he recognized were quietly discussing their own gains, sights, and stories.

Some were even demonstrating their Divine Abilities, drawing cheers from all around.

Whenever someone took a seat, a Maid would step forward and serve them Spirit Fruits and Spirit Wine.

Yu Hua was a character despised by all. While many powerful members of the Sea Race knew of him, none were willing to associate with him.

Qin Feng was happy to be left alone. His only goal was to take this opportunity to figure out the true purpose of the Cyan Forest Banquet. He didn’t care about interacting with any of the other Sea Race members.

He found a low table in an inconspicuous corner of the hall and sat down, keeping a low profile.

Before long, a Maid with a plain face approached, carrying a White Jade Silver Disc and serving Spiritual Fire Nectar.

Of course, her "ugliness" was only relative to the Sea Demon Clan, a race famed for its cloud-like beauties.

In truth, the Maid was actually quite pretty.

Still, Qin Feng felt a bit unsettled.

Everyone else got a gorgeous beauty, but when it came to him, they sent the plainest one.

Although he didn’t care about such things, it was still vaguely unpleasant.

What frustrated Qin Feng was that this plain-faced Maid seemed terrified of him. After pouring the wine, she hastily departed.

’This Yu Hua’s reputation is truly rotten!’ Qin Feng complained inwardly. But on second thought, he was relieved. Being ignored like this was for the best.

It minimized the risk of his identity being exposed.

Seizing the opportunity, Qin Feng simply closed his eyes and began to meditate, contemplating the thirty-six layers of the Black Water Righteous Method.

Although the Black Water Division had declined, its heritage remained.

As its legacy Scripture, the Black Water Righteous Method naturally had its own extraordinary qualities.

Qin Feng’s Mixed Element Star Technique was extremely accommodating, like an ocean that accepts a hundred rivers. His Star River True Power was capable of countless transformations.

For every disciple of the Star Sect, their Primordial Star River True Power was different, shaped by their unique knowledge and even their will.

As long as one grasped the true meaning of a Cultivation Technique, the essence of its Dharma Gates could be absorbed by the Star River True Power, adding to its foundation.

Qin Feng himself possessed a Sea God Body, and coupled with the Essence Blood of a Water Element Innate True Spirit Xuanwu, his Cultivation of the Black Water Righteous Method was as natural as a fish in water.

Recalling the profundities of the first twenty-seven layers of the Black Water Righteous Method, Qin Feng didn’t rush ahead, nor did he overreach by trying to comprehend the Twenty-eighth Layer.

The foundation was what mattered most.

As he reviewed the Black Water Righteous Method from the beginning, new insights into Water Element Techniques once again surfaced in his mind.

One insight led to another, and he found he had also gained a deeper understanding of his Water Element Divine Skill Chaos Water Tribulation, the Water Element Divine Mountain, and various other Water Element Techniques.

Qin Feng was immersed in this state of Cultivation, selfless and lost to the world.

Just then, a sudden voice interrupted Qin Feng’s quiet meditation.

"My friend, I am Wu Shentong. It is a pleasure."

Opening his eyes, Qin Feng saw a young man with a striking presence beside his table. The youth had come from the adjacent table, and his eyes were exceptionally sharp.

’Wu Shentong, the Young Master of the Profound Turtle Race,’ information flashed through Qin Feng’s mind. ’The Profound Turtles are the overlords of the Wen River, one of the top three tributaries of the Cloud Lake Element. Young Master Wu Shentong is hailed as the prodigy of his generation, the one whose bloodline is closest to their Ancestor!’

Wu Shentong’s eyes gleamed as he stared at Qin Feng and said, "Brother Yu Hua, you flatter me. The Black Water Profound Serpent Clan has a long and storied history. Speaking of which, the Profound Serpents and my Profound Turtle Race share quite a deep connection, don’t they?"

Wu Shentong was referring to Xuanwu’s True Form.

Legend said that Xuanwu’s True Form was a twin birth of a turtle and a serpent, one mind in two bodies.

Xuanwu had two true forms: one was the Profound Turtle, and the other was the Profound Serpent.

This was similar to the Kunpeng’s two true forms, the Kun Fish and the Big Roc.

These should have been simple words, but Qin Feng’s heart skipped a beat. He felt there was a hidden meaning in Wu Shentong’s words.

’Could Wu Shentong have sensed the aura of the Black Tortoise Bloodline I’ve refined within my body?’ Qin Feng wondered. He felt it wasn’t impossible.

The connection between bloodlines was a most mystical thing.

This Wu Shentong possessed the most orthodox and pure bloodline of the Profound Turtle Race. It wasn’t impossible for him to sense the aura of Xuanwu.

At the very least, he must have grown suspicious. Otherwise, why would a prodigy of the Profound Turtle Race deign to notice a third-rate talent like Yu Hua?

As numerous thoughts flashed through his mind, Qin Feng said, "That is only natural. In Ancient Times, the Profound Serpent Clan and the Profound Turtle Race were allies who once fought side by side against their enemies!"

A hint of a smile appeared in Wu Shentong’s eyes as he raised his wine cup. "In that case, we should first toast to our Ancestor!"

Qin Feng nodded, raised his cup as well, and drank it down in one go.

After putting down his cup, Wu Shentong’s eyes flashed. He hesitated slightly, and just as he was about to speak, a sudden cheer erupted from the main hall.

The two looked up and saw numerous powerful members of the Sea Race gathered around a giant Stone Lotus in the center of the hall.

At that moment, a Sea Race prodigy had his hand placed upon the Stone Lotus.

Under the infusion of this prodigy’s True Power, the Stone Lotus began to turn black, petal by petal, blooming like a black water-wave lotus.

"Twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seventh grade! Ling Shaofei only reached the twenty-seventh grade!"

A wave of hisses spread through the hall.

Qin Feng’s gaze fell on the red-faced Sea Race youth. Yu Hua recognized this person.

His name was Ning Ling Shaofei, a prodigy of the Sea Spirit Race. The Sea Spirit Race was a Spirit Race born from a spring’s eye, possessing an innate control over seawater, equivalent to the Elves of the sea.

Ling Shaofei was a rare prodigy of the Sea Spirit Race, with an extraordinary comprehension of Water Element Techniques.

Qin Feng’s gaze fell on the Stone Lotus. "This Stone Lotus is..."

Beside him, Wu Shentong explained, "This is the Thousand-leaf Water God Lotus. It’s rumored to be a sealed True Artifact. This Thousand-leaf Water God Lotus has a unique property: it can test the attainments of our Sea Race experts in the way of the Water Element!"

"The stronger the infused Water Element True Power, the higher its quality, and the deeper one’s comprehension of the Water Element’s Mystical Meaning, the more petals on this petrified Thousand-leaf Water God Lotus will bloom!"

With a slight smile, Wu Shentong looked at Qin Feng and said, "Legend has it that whoever can make all one hundred and eight of the Thousand-leaf Water God Lotus’s core petals bloom will truly awaken it and become its master!"

Wu Shentong sighed softly. "This is a legendary True Artifact, after all. Every True Artifact is born from a Heaven and Earth Spirit Embryo and contains the secrets of the Origin!"

Hearing this, Qin Feng’s eyes lit up instantly. "There’s such a great opportunity?"

Wu Shentong shook his head. "Brother Yu, don’t get your hopes up. When the Sea Demon Clan first obtained this Thousand-leaf Water God Lotus, they tried to claim it. A Saint of the Sea Race even made an attempt, but alas, even he could not truly awaken this Water True Artifact!"