Chapter 270: Feng Family, The Second True Domain, Arrival!
Lishui…
Located north of the Desolate Region, barely considered the border between two regions.
The Feng Clan reigned here as a dominant power.
Initially, the Feng Clan was merely an ordinary clan.
However, a hundred years ago, its patriarch stumbled upon an ancient inheritance.
From that moment, his progress was meteoric.
Not only did he reach the peak of the Marquis Realm, but he also condensed a Martial Domain, becoming a top-tier expert.
Today, he ranked 97th on the Heavenly Rankings, a position he had held for 80 years without faltering. As solid as a mountain and as unyielding as steel.
The Feng Clan patriarch is known as the Lishui Marquis!
His spear skills are terrifyingly powerful, Once shattering a hundred-mile radius with a single strike, Leaving the void unrepaired for months!
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The Feng Clan’s estate, built atop the vast expanse of Lishui.
“Have you heard?”
“Over ten Marquis experts have come to challenge this time, yet all were defeated!”
“Not a single one lasted beyond thirty moves!”
“The Feng Clan patriarch’s strength grows stronger with each passing year!”
“Of course! With top-tier resources from the Heavenly Rankings, how could he be weak?”
On a massive martial training ground, the crowd buzzed with discussion.
“The Zheng family of Xunyang City has come to challenge Patriarch Feng!”
A figure appeared in the arena, wielding dual blades and exuding an overwhelming and fearsome aura.
It was a ninth level Marquis Realm warrior!
Daring to challenge the Heavenly Rankings, He must also be a master of the Martial Domain.
“The Zheng family of Xunyang City? I’ve heard of them!”
“An ancient family from long ago, but they never reached the Royal Path Realm, Failing to become a top-tier ancient clan.”
The crowd erupted into chatter.
“This must be Zheng Rulong, the Zheng family’s most outstanding talent of the past century, once a contender on the Central Province Hidden Dragon Rankings and even the Earth Rankings!”
“I didn’t expect him to reach the ninth level Marquis Realm so quickly.”
“Interesting!”
Excitement surged among the spectators.
Judging by Zheng Rulong’s record, he was undoubtedly stronger than the previous challengers.
Whether the Feng family patriarch could maintain his undefeated streak now seemed uncertain.
The arrival of Zheng Rulong made the Feng family somewhat uneasy.
Today was the last day of the challenge period.
If they made it through, the patriarch would retain his place on the Heavenly Rankings, ensuring the Feng family ten more years of resource allocations!
Yet, at the final hour, a formidable rival appeared!
Boom!
A terrifying aura surged into the sky, rippling through the heavens!
On a high platform, a figure slowly stood up.
Hair and beard white as snow, though his face showed age, his stance was upright and imposing.
“Zheng family brat,” Feng Qingcang’s voice rumbled like thunder.
In terms of age, he could indeed call him that.
After all, Feng Qingcang was nearly 400 years old, while Zheng Rulong was just over a century.
“I ask the Feng patriarch for guidance!” Zheng Rulong unsheathed his twin blades.
Boom!
A vast Blade Domain emerged!
“As you wish!” Feng Qingcang grasped the long spear beside him, his beard and hair billowing wildly.
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High above the sky, sunlight shone brightly, suddenly obscured by vast shadows.
Massive beasts flew overhead, their auras rippling through the void.
It was the Qingyu Phoenix.
By now, it had been ten days since Meng Changqing left the Wild Sky City.
Finally, they were nearing Lishui.
On the Qingyu Phoenix’s back, Meng Changqing sat cross-legged, immersed in deep cultivation.
At a certain moment, he suddenly opened his eyes. Within them, countless truths of Fist Dao flickered, a domain unique to the art of the fist!
The Fist Domain!
During this time, Meng Changqing had condensed his second True Domain.
Unfortunately, due to limitations in realm and spiritual strength, he was unable to condense a third.
Two True Domains were his current limit.
To achieve a third, he would need to reach the fourth level Marquis Realm at the very least.
Still, with two True Domains, he could already dominate most of the experts on the Heavenly Rankings!
Exhaling softly, Meng Changqing’s thoughts turned to accelerating his cultivation.
Simply relying on training and absorbing resources was too slow.
He thought of Yue Qingchan.
Wondering how far her Joyful Meditation had progressed.
Opening his character list, Meng Changqing clicked on Yue Qingchan’s profile.
Information immediately surfaced.
【Friend: Yue Qingchan / Yue Youchan】
【Race: Human】
【Cultivation: Marquis Realm First Level】
【…】
【Technique: Great Yin-Yang Joyful Meditation (Partial Mastery)】
“She’s reached the Marquis Realm, has she?” Meng Changqing’s brow arched slightly.
“It seems she has access to divine treasures of at least the second tier. Otherwise, she would have come to trade like Dongmen Xiangzhong did.
“Moreover, her Joyful Meditation has reached partial mastery.”
A satisfied look crossed his face.
Using the Joyful Meditation to cultivate, one could absorb Marquis resources ten times more efficiently, turning a single day into ten.
It also brought countless other benefits.
How could such a secret technique be abandoned?
“In the future, Linxue must cultivate this as well,” Meng Changqing thought.
As a Marquis expert, cultivating the Joyful Meditation alongside Kong Linxue would only increase her advantages and speed her progress.
As he pondered, a dense mist of water struck his face.
In the distance lay a vast river. Sunlight gleamed upon its surface, Creating a shimmering expanse of light.
“We’ve arrived. It’s the Feng Family.” Meng Changqing stood slowly, hands clasped behind his back.
The wind blew gently, rustling his hair.
“By my calculations, today is the final day. We almost didn’t make it.” Meng Changqing’s lips curled into a faint smile.
A glint of battle intent shone in his eyes.
A Marquis Warrior!
Let’s hope they’re strong enough not to fall after just a few moves.
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Boom!
A figure crashed heavily into the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.
It was Zheng Rulong.
His face was pale, blood trickling from the corners of his mouth and his eyes filled with unwillingness.
Despite exchanging over a hundred moves, he still lost!
This Feng Qingcang truly lived up to his reputation as a 400-year-old monster.
His depth of power was unfathomable!
“I have lost,” Zheng Rulong admitted, biting his lip.
The crowd erupted instantly.
“Who would have thought the Feng family patriarch was holding back! Even the previous challengers couldn’t force him to this level!”
“Indeed! He’s too strong!”
“No wonder he has held the Heavenly Ranking for 80 years! Such a profound foundation!”
“That final spear strike surpassed even his legendary feats of the past!”
“It seems the Feng family will maintain their place on the Heavenly Rankings and enjoy ten years of resources!”
The audience’s eyes were filled with envy.
The Feng Clan members breathed sighs of relief.
Even Zheng Rulong was defeated.
Surely, no one else would come.
Today would pass, and the Feng Clan would continue to shine brilliantly.
Yet, at that moment, a vast shadow suddenly descended, blotting out the sun.