Chapter 198: Spit Image
The war in Myriad Mountains still went on, but Chen Ming didnât care. He handed over the rest to his disciplesâ subordinates and the Regalia Legion.
Why would I have those broken toys if I did everything myself?
âDing! When Li Suyi was taken, Ling Xian couldnât prevent it. As his senior brother, Ling Xian is blaming himself for this. Please assist Ling Xian in advancing to the Dao Comprehending realm, to give him the chance of winning against Li Suyi, and bring him back. Reward: 30,000 merits.â
Chen Ming didnât return to Yan Mountain.
Ling Xian blames himself for what happened to Li Suyi. He even asked me to go bring him back. But I canât intervene that easily, while Ling Xian can. At least, Wu Jiang wouldnât make it too difficult for this small guy.
But the problem now is that Ling Xian isnât Li Suyiâs match.
For the last on the Dao Initiation Board to fight against the first on the Dao Comprehending Board was suicide.
Fairy Zi Xia came to find Chen Ming, with the later beginning. âDonât tell me thereâs more needed to be done. As Sovereigns, we canât involve ourselves without a proper reason.â
She said, âYouâre right that Sovereigns canât enter the battle. If we do, then the war will blow out of proportion. Such a war will leave the land in ruins. We have a more pressing matter on our hands.â
âWhat matter?â
âThis land has many remnants of ancient immortals or Autarchs, the forbidden areas of this land. The Yellow Sea, your Yan Mountain, occupies one such area. These places are filled with dangers, secrets, and opportunities.â
âYouâre saying we need to explore these remnants?â
âNot just us, but also other Sovereigns. We formed a team to explore them and clear any fatal danger to King ranks. We will then allow them to enter and find their fate. This is in preparation for the imminent final war between immortal and demonic factions. Even the demonic sect is going down this path. â
âI understand. These remnants are exceedingly dangerous, to the point that even a Sovereign might be powerless against them, so very few must be willing to go. Therefore, the spiritual herbs inside must be close to a thousand years of age. Thatâs the same as saying thereâs King ranked pills there, and might even help make legendary pills. Furthermore, there must be many Spirit Veins waiting for us to collect them. Itâs the same as pickpocketing.â
Chen Mingâs thought on this,
These ancient immortal sects consider their sects as their own lives, and I wonât get what I need out of them. Itâd be better if I checked these remnants for any cultivation methods or magical arts.
Fairy Zi Xia said, âBe at ease, your name is already on the list. This team will consist of five Sovereigns. The other three should arrive in two days.â
âTell me more about them. Wonât it be embarrassing if I donât recognize them?â
âRelax, weâre all acquaintances. Our trip to the remnants is riddled with dangers, and it will be even more so if thereâs any hatred among us.â
âAcquaintances? Youâre the only Sovereign Iâm acquainted with. Is there anyone else?â
âYouâll know when you meet them.â
Fairy Zi Xia didnât lie and, two days later, Chen Ming understood what she meant by acquaintances. Just that from appearance, werenât they Liu Mang, Su Qingyang, and Xue Ziyuâs dads?
One look and youâll find them the spitting image of their fathers!
Whoâd have thought those three foolsâ dads were Sovereigns. No wonder they were dumb, theyâre as boneheaded as their fathers.
Fairy Zi Xia made the introductions, as she was the only one who knew everyone, âThis is Chen Ming, also Dawn Sovereign. The three are Obscure Sovereign from Steel Ox Valley, Liu Xuancha, Bone Plum Sovereign from Snow Mountain Sect, Xue Xunmei, and the last is Dipper Sovereign, from the Sword King Pavilion, Su Qinggang.â
Chen Ming saw the three strikingly similar to their sons. The difference was Liu Xuancha was bulkier, with an arm thicker than Chen Mingâs waist. He wasnât carrying a spear either, but a zhang-long black sickle. But Liu Xuanchaâs height of only ten feet wasnât that imposing. Besides the standard Sovereignâs Dominion Aura, he had one extra.
âSix Arms Aura lvl2
Description: arms that can carry thousands of catties. One swing and thunder rolls.
Effect: once activated, arm strength doubles.â
Damn! This effect is totally fierce!
A simple look told him his danger value was at 3200, beating Chen Mingâs by more than a thousand. This was an old Sovereign after all.
As for everything else, they were all question marks.
Chen Ming checked the others. Xue Xunmeiâs hair was all white but only appeared to be around thirty years of age. He had two faint plum blossoms imprinted in his eyes, yet matching Chen Mingâs danger value. He also had a second aura.
âBone Plum Aura lvl1
Description: the proud snow faces the wind, standing alone in a sea of trees
Effect: staunch willpowerâ
It didnât have a clear effect in battles, but it was clear of its effect in cultivation.
Su Qinggang was a middle-aged man with a blue longsword on his back, a danger value of 2400, and also an extra aura.
âBlue Edge Aura lvl1
Description: the three-foot Blue Edge can split a strand of hair
Effect: easier understanding of the sword Daoâ
It looked like all Sovereigns had opportunities. To reach the Sovereign rank they all had to have a certain skill.
The three were cordial now that they met Chen Ming, giving a bow in respect, âThank you Dawn Sovereign for tacking our sons out of the demonic sectâs massacre.â
Chen Ming returned their bow, âI only did what an elder should. The feast is ready, let us drink while we talk about clearing remnants.â
Liu Xuancha smiled, âPerfect!â
They followed Chen Ming to the Fiend Sovereignâs residence inside Fiend City. Chen Ming began, âWhat does our mission entail?â
Liu Xuancha said, âFor this mission, I will be the leader, but Dawn Sovereign neednât worry. Your words still hold sway.â
Chen Ming understood his meaning,
Itâs more like your sons want to break through to Sovereign rank and for that, you need me to refine Yin Yang Harmony Pill.
âOf course. Iâll only talk when I know and speak less when I donât!â
Liu Xuancha gave a joyful reply, âPerfect!â
Fairy Zi Xia eyed Liu Xuanchaâs happy face, guessing that Liu Xuancha thought if Chen Ming didnât understand something, he wouldnât open his mouth. This way the decisions would be left to him. But the problem was, Chen Mingâs cultivation veered way off from the normal path and fully embarked the side road. Was there anything he didnât know?
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