Chapter 116: The Whereabouts of the Divine Beast's Remains

Chu Feng declared with imposing confidence, “Do you even know what I’ve been up to while you were in seclusion?” He proceeded to slightly exaggerate his exploits as he recounted them to Lu Linglong.

He spoke of slaying the Prince of the Killing Saint, vanquishing the Heavenly Lord, single-handedly battling the three great factions and bringing them to their knees—so much so that for three months, they dared not even make a sound.

“So you see, I, Chu Feng, am a hegemon in the Eastern Wilderness. Anyone who displeases me is simply eliminated.”

Just as Chu Feng was boasting and embellishing his deeds, a message talisman suddenly flew over to him. Being interrupted at such a moment was displeasing to anyone, yet Chu Feng accepted it and read the message.

“Ah, they actually found the divine beast’s bones.”

To reforging Yun Niang’s ghostly godly body, three treasures were needed: the Ghost God Flower, the blood of gods and demons, and the divine beast’s bones.

Having successively defeated the Child of Fortune and conquered the Maiden of Fortune, Chu Feng had acquired the Ghost God Flower and the blood of gods and demons—both of a higher, celestial grade beyond the ordinary.

“The Five Elements Land.”

This martial divine realm lay within the Qinling Mountains—a jungle enveloped by the forces of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, forming five distinct territories. Within this land stood an ancient temple that sealed a mighty ghost god.

Known for its five ultimate elemental zones, the Five Elements Land harbored countless elemental treasures. Many had ventured in but never returned; it was one of the three great perils of the Qinling Mountains and the root of much danger there.

Xiang Yutian.

“I just don’t know whether the presence of divine beast bones in the Five Elements Land is true, or if you’re deliberately misleading me,” Chu Feng thought.

He bore no fondness for Xiang Yutian—cowardly and treacherous, having once stabbed him in the back. The only commendable trait was his genuine dedication to the Grand Dao Sect; otherwise, Chu Feng would have long since eliminated him.

After all, Chu Feng came from the Grand Dao Sect and had once been a grand elder there. So long as Xiang Yutian didn’t provoke him, Chu Feng was indifferent.

The last time the Jiang family’s army came, Chu Feng had utterly annihilated them, so he believed Xiang Yutian wouldn’t deceive him.

“Cough, cough,” Chu Feng cleared his throat. “Junior sister, there’s one more thing I must tell you.”

Lu Linglong snapped irritably, “Go on. Another woman? Or some saintess, a Heavenly Lord undergoing tribulation?”

Chu Feng looked embarrassed. “This time, it’s not a saintess or a Heavenly Lord, but a ghost god.”

Lu Linglong fixed him with a penetrating gaze. “Speak. What else are you hiding from me?”

“Nothing more. Truly, nothing,” Chu Feng hastily shook his head. “I swear.”

Lu Linglong snorted coldly. “You even spare no ghost god.”

Chu Feng looked wronged. “I’m also a victim, you know.”

He then explained Yun Niang’s existence to Lu Linglong.

Lu Linglong said, “So you plan to reforge her ghost godly body. All that remains is the divine beast’s bones. To find those, you must enter the Five Elements Land.”

“Do you understand how dangerous the Five Elements Land is?”

“Moreover, it is said there is a Five Elements Temple there where a powerful ghost god is sealed. This ghost god lures those who enter and then kills them, devouring their souls.”

Chu Feng took a deep breath. “I want to give it a try.”

Perhaps the Five Elements Land is a peril to others, but a blessing to me.

Before leaving the Grand Dao Sect, Chu Feng had one more matter to attend to.

An Miaoyi and Jiang Yan.

An Miaoyi was manageable, with a conquest value of 65; she wouldn’t leave of her own accord and could be entrusted to Chen Wanwan, who was happy to keep an eye on her.

The only trouble was Jiang Yan.

The sealing talisman was indeed miraculous.

Half a year had passed, yet Jiang Yan showed no sign of breaking the seal.

Still, one must never be complacent.

After all, she came from the imperial clan and was a Heavenly Lord undergoing tribulation.

He had previously seized a true understanding of array formation from her. If only he could obtain the true essence of talismans too—perhaps then he could draw all three talismans.

At present, he could only draw talismans at the combined body level.

It was unlikely the seal truly contained Jiang Yan; otherwise, he would have reinforced it thoroughly to ensure no chance of escape.

What if she broke free?

Then venting his anger on his other women would be disastrous.

This time, she had to come along.

With a conquest value of 20, he would slowly break down her defenses and make her recognize him.

Before departing, Chu Feng planned a visit to the Grand Dao City’s Jade Pavilion to spend a proper night with Jialuo.

However, it turned into a group affair.

Chu Feng had originally intended to bring Jiang Yan along, but she stubbornly refused. Fine, if unwilling, then she could stand guard at the door.

After the night passed, Chu Feng was surprised to find his conquest value over Jiang Yan had increased by 2 points—to 22.

So that was it.

Chu Feng looked meaningfully at Jiang Yan and smiled, “So even a proud goddess has such a perverse preference. I’m moved.”

“Ha ha ha.”

Jiang Yan was utterly puzzled, her gaze at Chu Feng suddenly strange. What did he mean by that?

Chu Feng leaned close to her ear. “You’ll find out tonight.”

He laughed heartily, then left the Jade Pavilion, taking Jiang Yan with him.

Naturally, he couldn’t use the Flying Rainbow Technique, so they traveled by flying boat.

A day later, not far from the Qinling Mountains, the two arrived at a city and decided to rest overnight, testing his theory on whether this method could increase fortune value.

As soon as they entered the city, the system sounded an alert.

[Beep, beep, beep. Host, a Child of Fortune has been detected. Please help the Child of Fortune fulfill their last wish to receive a reward from this system.]

A Child of Fortune.

And this time, it didn’t require him to conquer her.

Whatever the reason, Chu Feng resolved to investigate.

Soon, they arrived at a mansion.

The city was called Yun City, a mortal settlement.

The mansion was the city lord’s residence. Outside stood a horse carriage, with a middle-aged couple and a young man by the gate.

From the carriage emerged a frail, sickly woman, pale and covered in scars, trembling as she was helped down.

Upon seeing the three at the gate, she immediately dropped to her knees.

Fearfully, she said, “A Ning, I pay respects to father, mother, brother. Please, brother, do not send me to the barracks to learn discipline—I already know all the rules.”

Those nearby murmured among themselves—prostitute, unchaste woman, military female, and other slanderous words.

If not for the city lord’s reputation, the slander would have spread wildly.

“System, is she truly the Child of Fortune?” Chu Feng frowned and asked.

This woman was unlike any other he had met before.

He sensed countless male auras upon her.

Such a fickle and promiscuous Child of Fortune—wouldn’t it be better to kill her with one sword and be done with it?