Free Web NovelChapter 585: 549 Qi Dynamics I
High above on the Human Immortal Platform, Qingsu, Zhang Zhenhai, Chang Yuqing, and Ding Yu pair off, dismantling each other’s moves in fierce combat.
Among the four, Qingsu is the weakest, currently only a Super Grade External Medicine. This is achieved under the effect of the Bloodline’s empowerment.
And the strongest is actually Ding Yu.
After returning to raise pigs for a year, his strength has advanced by leaps and bounds, and thanks to the Bloodline’s powerful recovery ability, his mind has gradually recovered.
Compared to before, he is now much more composed, and there is almost no sign of impulsive emotions on his face.
He moves steadily and freely, with strong control.
Zhang Rongfang stands by with hands behind his back, observing the battle.
Above each of the four, rows of attribute bars hover. But these are not the key; the key is that the timing of using Anticipation+1 is also evident now.
With a glance, he can see the next countermeasures one of them can take.
This is the true use of Anticipation+1.
Being able to discover and predict the move the opponent intends to use one second before they act.
’This kind of prediction... looks similar to before, but doesn’t require familiarity with the opponent’s martial arts... A marvelous ability... akin to martial arts foresight. It makes no sense...’
Zhang Rongfang, through a year of research, found that the effect of Anticipation+1 had transcended its previous level, no longer requiring familiarity with the opponent’s martial arts moves, but simply understanding the opponent’s actions one second in advance.
This effect is extremely terrifying.
But it also has limitations. If the opponent’s Anticipation is above his, it is ineffective. For instance, if he were to spar with Emperor Jiang later, it would still be useless.
Returning to his senses, the four in front of him have already finished their drills.
Clap, clap, clap, clap.
Zhang Rongfang lightly claps his hands in applause.
"Very good, all four of you have made great progress. Just some areas that need attention."
He gives specific feedback to each of the four.
With Zhang Rongfang’s current martial arts knowledge and combat experience, dealing with a few Super Grade Martial Artists is quite easygoing for him.
After quickly finishing the martial arts examination.
Next comes the official matters of the Human Immortal Temple.
"Guide, the actions of the Confucian Sect within the city are becoming more pronounced. This time, they’ve also sent someone to contact us, saying they hope for a face-to-face communication with you." Qingsu reports.
"The Yi Vein of Confucian Sect?" Zhang Rongfang asks.
"Precisely. They are now increasingly open with their actions, having had a significant conflict with the Academic Palace forces a few months ago, but it seems it has now been resolved. They seem to be preparing for something." Qingsu responds.
"Indeed, recently, during our surveillance, many experts of the Yi Vein have been appearing mysteriously and leaving Wushan Prefecture together. We don’t know what they are up to." Zhang Zhenhai adds from the side.
"What about the other Bloodlines?" Zhang Rongfang asks.
"After you issued the ban earlier, they all ceased their activities and went into hiding." Zhang Zhenhai responds.
She glances at Zhang Rongfang and continues, "Earlier, the Western Sect went to Celestial Sincerity Palace to question them about the matters here, but it was suppressed by the Great Dao Teaching, and now the Sea Dragon affair has quieted down a lot. About the matter of dealing with the Sea Dragon that you mentioned before..." freewёbnoνel.com
"It can be done now." Zhang Rongfang replies. "Yue Shi is telling me through actions that I can."
"Do you mean...!?" Ding Yu suddenly trembles from the side.
"Since others have come to bully us, if we do not retaliate, there will be more forces oppressing the Human Immortal Temple in the future. Therefore..." A coldness flashes in Zhang Rongfang’s eyes, "during this time, you have all prepared quite well. Who among the first-generation Daoists has not returned?"
Previously, the Sea Dragon, the royal Spirit Generals, the Academic Palace, and the Great Spirit People’s aristocracy all joined forces against him. If he did not retaliate, they would think he was easy to bully, right?
A year has passed now, and he has fully solidified his status at the level of a Grandmaster.
Particularly the field of mental will. This mysterious sense of handling the combat momentum is extremely difficult to advance, but with Emperor Jiang’s will from the Reversed Times Society, he could find someone to spar with in situ.
Now this shortcoming has also been addressed.
Of course, what gives Zhang Rongfang the most confidence is the attribute points accumulated over the year.
And, the Reversed Times Society.
The Reversed Times Society had already sent someone over and had long discussions with him. It was all for this operation.
The root cause of the action is the Spirit General and a mountain leader who perished last time.
Originally thought the Academic Palace had long given up, but unexpectedly they were still enduring, and now seize this opportunity, fearing a great battle.
After speaking, some of the four felt worried, while others felt thrilled.
"This time, we are not acting alone, the seniors of the Reversed Times Society have large actions planned as well. This time.... is targeted at the Western Sect." Zhang Rongfang reveals again.
Over a year, his relationship with the Reversed Times Society deepened. Both sides view deities and Buddhas as adversaries, and under their common enmity, they naturally draw closer.
Apart from the most mysterious chairman, he has met all the other top leaders of the Reversed Times Society.
"Yes!" The four of them understand, feeling a faint surge of passion.
The Human Immortal Temple, hidden for so long, is finally about to reveal its sharp fangs to everyone.
"Master, may I ask when the operation will take place?" Chang Yuqing inquires.
She is the only Spirit Person in the temple, though she is an abandoned one, yet her feelings are still somewhat complicated at this time.
"Do not worry, it’s merely an action that everyone tacitly agrees upon." Zhang Rongfang responds with a smile.
He emphasizes the word "everyone".
Chang Yuqing seems to comprehend something.
When she clears her thoughts and returns to her senses, Zhang Rongfang’s figure is no longer in front of her.
"Go and contact the first-generation Bloodline Daoists, ten days later, those ranked in the top fifty will follow me to Mingwu Mountain."
A voice wafts through the wind.
Chang Yuqing raised his head and looked at the misty edge of the Human Immortal Platform, his heart understood.
The current temple leader has finally made up his mind to stand with the Righteous Alliance.
The last encirclement made him truly understand that the Human Immortal Temple is destined to be opposed to many sects.
Even Yue Dewen cannot provide all-around protection and care here.
So.....
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Wushan Prefecture.
Compared to a year ago in Wushan, this city has now expanded by a large circle, like a grown fat person, forcibly adding dozens of residential streets and market districts to its perimeter.
In front of Mu Chi Mansion.
At this time, Zhang Rongfang was in casual attire, standing at the door, looking at the signboard being replaced.
It had been two months since he last came here.
Ever since he understood his sister’s thoughts, he came here less and less.
Initially, he came to Wushan Prefecture to live in seclusion, to closely care for his sister’s family, but now.....
"Ah yo, is Young Master Rongfang back!" The doorman recognized Zhang Rongfang’s identity from afar and hurriedly came forward to greet him.
The doorman, who was somewhat older, around forty years old, smiled genuinely upon seeing Zhang Rongfang.
For no other reason than Zhang Rongfang being the most gentle person towards the servants and guards.
He never acted arrogantly and communicated equally with everyone, patiently listening to them finish speaking. This inherent respect is what many guards, doormen, and attendants value most.
"Is it Old Lu... Isn’t the signboard still fine? Why is it being taken down again?" Zhang Rongfang asked.
"Don’t you know, Master Rongfang? The Master got promoted! This time he’s preparing to relocate here to serve as Prefect in the Rongzhou State." Old Lu replied.
"Is that right?" Zhang Rongfang recalled his recent retreat and seemed to have not heard news from his brother-in-law for a long time.... He was somewhat dazed.
"And your sister, is she at the mansion?" He asked.
"The Mistress went out to enjoy the garden with two friends." Old Lu said. "Young Master Rongfang, you wouldn’t know, last month, all the offerings in the mansion were changed. The ones who came now are people of formidable presence, far more than before—you can feel their strength from a distance!"
As a doorman, his observational skills were noteworthy, but he had limited literacy and didn’t know what adjectives to use. He could only use simple words to describe the degree.
"Is that so?" Zhang Rongfang squinted his eyes.
He naturally understood what was happening.
Since his nephew returned to normal and displayed terrifying talent, the Confucian Sect sent several high-strength individuals to guard him.
This time, they openly intervened.
This showed that his nephew Zhang Huanqing had their recognition.
"Let’s go, go in and take a look." Zhang Rongfang said.
"Please come in!" Old Lu quickly led the way with a smile.
The two of them passed through the main entrance, following the bluestone slab path inside.
Soon they reached the inner courtyard, where Old Lu couldn’t go inside, so he changed to a young adept in grey-white attire with a jade pendant at his waist to lead the way.
Zhang Rongfang didn’t wander, heading straight towards his nephew Zhang Huanqing’s courtyard.
In the courtyard, Zhang Huanqing was engrossed in using a fine brush to trace calligraphy from famous masters.
At this time, compared to a year ago, he had grown significantly, looking like a five or six-year-old child.
Moreover, with his dark blue long robe and white headscarf, there was already a faint aura emanating from him.
"Your uncle has come." The black-haired old man sitting cross-legged with eyes closed suddenly opened his eyes and spoke softly.
"Uncle...?" Xiaohuanqing paused his brush. "I don’t want to see him. Grandpa Meng, can you help drive him away?"
Recalling the miserable experience of constantly being in a daze, he still felt an inexplicable annoyance.
"Are you sure?" The old man gave him a slight glance.
"Sure." Xiaohuanqing said solemnly, "I am different now, didn’t you say that after getting acknowledgment from the Sword Bell, I am the true inheritor?"
"And then?" The old man’s expression remained unchanged.
"So, I don’t want to see him, besides, he is a high-grade Martial Artist, and he dared to act against me. You often say, if virtue is repaid with resentment, what is left to repay virtue?"
"So please help and teach him a small lesson for me. I still remember what happened back then." Xiaohuanqing spoke earnestly.
The old man looked at him, his eyes showing a slight satisfaction.
At this time, Xiaohuanqing indeed no longer had the previous violence; he understood how to use rationale to justify himself and maintain the legitimacy of his actions.
For a child only two years old, this was already incredible.
Many children at this age probably couldn’t even speak clearly.
"Though not entirely correct, this time, I’ll help you intervene once."
"Thank you, teacher!" Xiaohuanqing instantly felt joy but maintained his composure, not showing excessive delight.
The old man stood up, dusted off his hem, and turned to walk towards the courtyard gate.
Just then, Zhang Rongfang was also approaching from outside.
The two faced off at the doorway.
