Chapter 707 - 701 Four Symbols Pagoda Five-Colored Divine Bull
“The Heavenly Earth Mystical Yellow Pagoda?”
Qin Feng pondered briefly before shaking his head, rejecting this name.
Although Heavenly Earth Mystical Yellow Pagoda sounded grand and pleasing, the existence behind that pagoda was too formidable.
He had previously, in ignorance, boldly changed the upgraded Red Lotus Immortal Sword to Karma Fire Red Lotus.
Fortunately, at the time of the renaming, he was in the Nordic God Realm, far too distant from the Primordial Ancestor Realm, otherwise, it might have triggered some sensations and caused some unknown repercussions.
Even though the existence of entities like the Nether River Ancestor, with their high realms, was far too removed to ever focus their attention on a junior of his cultivation level, the proper reverence was still necessary.
He wouldn’t even mention the name Karma Fire Red Lotus aloud; knowing it himself was enough. If he could leverage a bit of Qi Fortune, perhaps there was a chance for it to ascend further into a higher realm Immortal Artifact.
He even suspected that the Great Power who forged the Demon Refining Pot initially might have had this idea, wanting to subtly leverage a bit of the Demon Refining Pot’s Qi Fortune.
Now thinking about it, that fellow’s disappearance and death might have been related to the backlash of the pot’s Qi Fortune!
Of course, this was just Qin Feng’s speculation, not to be taken as truth!
But now that he had become an Immortal, not only did he have much understanding of the Heavenly Dao within Biluo, but he could also sense some of the laws of the Cosmic Void, hence he had far more reverence than before.
The master behind the Heavenly Earth Mystical Yellow Pagoda was far more fearsome than Nether River Ancestor who possessed the Innate Spiritual Treasure Karma Fire Red Lotus. Unfortunately, Biluo had innumerable connections with Primordial Ancestor Realm. Many sects and schools in the Righteous Path Cultivators revered that entity as Daoist Ancestor. Even Grandmaster Ancestor Taixuan’s refusal to accept the title of Daoist Ancestor was largely related to that being.
Thus, Qin Feng dared not name his treasured artifact Heavenly Earth Mystical Yellow Pagoda; otherwise, if word got out, many powerful figures in Daoism would be displeased, feeling that he was disrespecting an ancestral master, inadvertently causing him a lot of trouble.
What about calling it Haotian Tower?
No, Haotian was the name of a Heavenly Emperor from the Primordial times; he was not a monarch, lacking that level of imposing authority, and moreover, the name was too conspicuous.
Seven Treasures Tower?
That did not seem to offend any taboos.
After all, the Heavenly King who managed the Pagoda of Seven Treasures, although also noble, was not on the same level as those ancient masters; he did not need to worry about any impact from him.
But…
Qin Feng looked at the pagoda floating before him. Although it had thirty-three levels, it did not possess the so-called suppression by seven treasures— at most, it contained only the four Origin Treasures of earth, water, fire, and wind, capable of exerting the power of the Four Symbols, refining demons within, and suppressing evil forces without!
He focused his mind on the four Origin Treasure Beads at the core of the pagoda, contemplating whether it was appropriate to rename the Seven Treasures Tower to the Four Treasures Tower?
That would be too damaging to its reputation!
Qin Feng shook his head.
Never mind, since it possessed the four Origin powers of earth, water, fire, and wind, let it be called the Four Symbols Tower!
He didn’t dwell too long on the naming, quickly deciding on a name.
Cultivators took their names very seriously, not just their Daoist titles, but other things including Mountain Gate, Cave Mansion, Magical Treasure Divine Weapons, Spirit Pills, and Miracle Medicines, all needed corresponding names.
For cultivators, an improper name meant disordered communication; having a suitable name was not only convenient, but could also possibly garner a modicum of Qi fortune from the cosmos.
For instance, the Tai Chi Diagram was a unique existence in the Cosmic Great Thousand, inherently recognized by the fundamental laws of the Cosmic Void.
Many cultivation techniques and treasures inherited along the Daoism lineage, just by incorporating the term “Tai Chi,” would borrow a trace of its Qi fortune and in return provide Qi fortune back to Tai Chi. This was why Daoist ancestors established teachings and why there were disputes concerning the Daoist tradition.
Immortals of Daoism, though they didn’t rely on faith for cultivation, could still gather the Qi fortune of countless lives and convert it into their foundation.
Thus, the law of the Supreme Daoist Ancestor spread throughout the world. Even if he appeared to have few direct disciples or grand-disciples, the few he had enjoyed the invisible convergence of Qi fortune from the millions of cultivators practicing the Supreme Dao lineage. This was why the Supreme was securely placed in the Thirty-Three Heavens, and why his lineage of disciples and grand-disciples, though not well-known, possessed extraordinary strength!
Of course, such things were too far-reaching for ordinary cultivators. On a smaller scale, many things in the cultivation world, like the Essence Boosting Pills used for enhancing cultivation, would be inappropriate if named something ominous like the Death Pill, where mentioning such a name would deter anyone from inquiring, and it would be unsellable at the Spiritual Pill Pavilion.
That was the drawback of having an improper name.
Compared to the importance cultivators placed on names, the powerhouses of many other worlds were much more casual, at most instinctively choosing somewhat related names, like the Golden Apple or the Lightning Spear, without delving into their meanings.
And a large portion of deities were very casual. Take the Sea God Poseidon, who was one of the twelve main gods of a higher-rank Divine Realm and the ruler of seas. His commonly used divine artifact didn’t even have a proper name; it was just called a trident!
There were many existences similar to Poseidon.
Especially in the Light God Realm, it was said the weapon most frequently used by the Angel Clan was called the Light Battle Sword. Millions of angels referred to their weapons as such, which inadvertently provided the Light God’s own sword with an immense boost in Qi fortune.
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In the sky, a Golden Eagle with a wingspan of a hundred zhang soared, chasing after the sunlight, heading southwest.
On the back of the Golden Eagle, several figures were sitting cross-legged, namely Elder Long Qian, Qin Feng, and Li Miaozhen.
Since acquiring the Four Symbols Tower, they had not stayed long at the Spring and Autumn Academy. After bidding farewell to Gui Ling Ancestor and friendly Daoist fellows at the academy, they had left, flying towards the direction of their Sect in the Southern Domain.
Although Tang Sanyuan and Daoist Wu and others wanted to retain them longer to discuss and verify their Daoist studies,
Qin Feng and his group politely declined their invitation.
Firstly, Gui Ling Ancestor had instructed them to return early. With Gui Ling Ancestor’s Dao Cultivation and status, he certainly did not instruct without reason—perhaps there was a deeper meaning.
Moreover, they had undergone great changes over the past few years and had grown rapidly; they needed to return to their Sect to consolidate.
Besides, as children of Qi Fortune, how could they stay at another Sect indefinitely? The Spring and Autumn Academy, though filled with opportunities, had possessions belonging to others. It wasn’t likely they would give them away for no reason.
This visit to the academy had already been immensely fruitful for them. Qin Feng had acquired a powerful Four Symbols Tower, a treasure second only to the Demon Refining Pot. When he couldn’t use the Demon Refining Pot, the Four Symbols Tower was his strongest protective Treasure.
Li Miaozhen received an Ancient Divine Text from Gongsun Cuo, which not only allowed her to nourish her Divine Soul with its Vast Energy, but also provided additional benefits in her Enlightenment. Most crucially, this Divine Text could save her life once, with an effect even stronger than the Death Replacement Talisman—so effective that not even beings of the Immortal Realm could bypass the Divine Text to attack her directly.
Among them, even Elder Long Qian had received scriptures from the other party, which could provide him with a chance to advance.
Having already gained so many benefits, they decided to quit while they were ahead. Otherwise, could they really compete with Tang Sanyuan and the others for the opportunities of the Spring and Autumn Academy?
In the distance, a large mountain appeared before them.
Within the mountain, Spiritual Beasts roamed everywhere, and Spiritual Birds flew about. Numerous Cultivators rode Spiritual Beasts to and fro, creating a lively scene. Furthermore, powerful Spiritual Beasts occasionally swept through the mountains.
This place was Manghuang Mountain, the location of the Mountain Gate of the Beast Taming Sect.
Manghuang Mountain covered tens of thousands of miles with its majestic presence and varied mountain terrains. It had been transformed by the cultivators of different sectors over the years, resulting in various geographical and climatic conditions suitable for the majority of Spiritual Beasts in the Cultivation World!
This was also why the Beast Taming Sect could raise so many Spiritual Beasts.
When the Golden Eagle under Elder Long Qian neared the Mountain Gate, although many of the Spiritual Beasts below showed a sign of reverence, they did not tremble with fear.
This wasn’t only because many powerful Spiritual Beasts frequently moved around both inside and outside the Mountain Gate of the Beast Taming Sect, making these beasts accustomed to the presence of powerful creatures. It was also because this Golden Eagle emitted a unique aura of the Beast Taming Sect’s cultivation technique, leading the mountain’s beasts to view it as one of their own.
Otherwise, if a Demon Beast of the Demon Immortal Realm were to suddenly appear in front of ordinary Spiritual Beasts, it would surely scare many of them into fleeing. The Beast Taming Sect would not want to see such a scenario happen, as it would make it difficult to raise Spiritual Beasts if such events occurred daily.
“Finally back!”
Looking at the familiar sights of the mountain, Qin Feng felt an involuntary relaxation wash over him, making him feel much lighter. He didn’t have to be as vigilant as he was outside, always keeping part of his mind alert for possible attacks.
This was especially true during his time in the Northern Domain and that Divine Realm, which had weighed heavily on his mind. During that period, Li Miaozhen experienced issues with her Daoist Heart, and many decisions had to be made by him alone, adding an invisible weight onto his shoulders.
“Roar…”
Just as Qin Feng relaxed and a genuine joy began to appear on his face,
Suddenly, a few strangely familiar dragon roars sounded, catching his attention.
Then, from one of the valleys, dozens of giant dragons emerged!
Yes, giant dragons, distinguishable by their azure scale armors; they were Wind Element Giant Dragons.
These dragons varied in size, including some juvenile ones not yet fully grown, each spreading their wings and soaring, casting large shadows on the ground.
As the dragon roars of these giants resounded through the earth and sky, responses soon came from the distant mountain peaks.
Then, dozens more Giant Dragons, this time with fiery red scale armors indicating they were Fire Element, flew into the sky.
“Huh?”
Qin Feng’s eyes showed a hint of surprise, “Why are there so many giant dragons in the Mountain Gate? Could it be that Elder Luo has captured all the dragons from Dragon Island and brought them here?”
“Hehe, Nephew Qin speaks truly!”
A voice came from below.
Several people looked down and saw a five-colored Divine Bull flying up from the mountain, its physique robust and its horns like crescent moons, yet emitting a sharp Geng Metal Energy that pierced the heavens!
This five-colored Divine Bull was also a Demon Immortal Realm Spiritual Beast.
Sitting on the sturdy back of the bull was a ruddy-faced elder, a peer of Ning Wuxu, who had only recently broken through to the Immortal Dao due to opportunities gained from battling in otherworldly realms.
It must be said that the Druid heritage Qin Feng brought back years ago greatly enhanced the sect’s strength.
Not only did it provide the disciples with a means of survival, but the highly cultivated elders from various branches also found a new way to reference the laws by merging with corresponding demon beasts or monsters from other realms, perfecting their own Dao by mimicking the laws of these creatures after transformations.
Thus, in recent years, not only did the strength of the sect’s elders improve, but even those great cultivators who had been stuck before the threshold of the Immortal Dao and saw no hope of longevity also made substantial progress, with quite a few of them even achieving the Immortal Dao.
The Elder Chu Houshan in front of them was one such example.
He had become an immortal shortly after crossing tribulation, and one aspect in which he surpassed Ning Wuxu was that the five-colored Divine Bull he raised not only had a strong bloodline but even cultivated faster than him, triggering a Heavenly Tribulation during his own tribulation period and achieving the Immortal Dao alongside him.
Having this Demon Immortal Realm Spiritual Beast as his mount filled him with pride, and he often boasted about it in front of other newly immortal elders, making them so envious they wanted to capture his five-colored Divine Bull and roast it!
Elder Chu, having achieved the Immortal Dao of longevity in recent years, appeared very spirited; even his sparse white hair seemed much more flowing, fluttering as though imbued with Immortal Energy.
He was recently in charge of guarding the Mountain Gate, and rarely went to the Ten Thousand Demons Cave Heaven, which he found boring.
Boasting before inner sect elders who hadn’t achieved immortality didn’t give him the sense of accomplishment that showing off his five-colored Divine Bull in front of those like Ning Wuxu who had achieved the Immortal Dao did.
Just as he was idly listening to a few inner sect elders reporting matters to him, he suddenly noticed Elder Long Qian’s Golden Eagle flying back to the Mountain Gate, which immediately energized him.
Especially when he saw that on the back of the Golden Eagle, aside from Elder Long Qian, were Qin Feng and Li Miaozhen, two prodigies of the sect, he was even more excited.
Compared to the inner sect elders, he much preferred to show off in front of Qin Feng and Li Miaozhen.
After all, these two were Masters of Qi Fortune, their identities, statuses, and cultivation potentials far surpassed ordinary people, which gave him a greater sense of pride.
Moreover, if he didn’t take the opportunity to show off while their Dao Cultivation was still low, should he wait for them to prove their Dao as Golden Immortals and achieve immortality before boasting?
Thus, upon hearing Qin Feng’s astonished words, he immediately made his proud five-colored Divine Bull soar into the sky.
As he revealed the robust form of the five-colored Divine Bull to the group, he said with a chuckle, “Junior Brother Luo has already completely taken over that world, not only bringing back a great amount of resources but even persuading the dragons of Dragon Island to join our Beast Taming Sect.
Sadly, in the war, because the Giant Dragon Clan took the brunt and fought bravely, they suffered great losses and their strength greatly diminished, and they offended many Divine Clans, so they were very willing to seek shelter under our Beast Taming Sect.
What you see now is just a part of them; apart from splitting some among the Spiritual Snake, White Tiger, and Wild Beast lineages, most were sent to the Ten Thousand Demons Cave Heaven.
However, as extraordinary as these giant dragons are, they still fall far short when compared to my five-colored Divine Bull!”
At this, he couldn’t help pulling the reins, making the five-colored Divine Bull stomp the void and snort loudly, emitting two streams of white air from its nostrils, drawing attention.
However, just as he expected to see a shocked expression in Qin Feng and Li Miaozhen’s eyes, he suddenly realized that something was off with the aura of these two juniors!