Chapter 222 Paving the Way for You!
In the sky.
Qin Chuan was still invisible.
He watched Qin Zi return to the Purple Cloud Academy, but did not reveal himself, after all, the timing was too coincidental.
Qin Zi just returned, and he returned as well. Where exactly did he go?
It’s hard not to make people suspicious.
So, he decided not to return to the Purple Cloud Academy for the time being.
Plus, this "sick leave" gave him a chance to walk around the Nine Skies Continent.
Consider it exploring the path.
After all, only by familiarizing himself with the map can he skillfully and adeptly play tricks on his son later on.
As for what happens if Qin Zi encounters danger while he’s gone? He wasn’t worried about that either.
The chosen one always has a way in life; when he’s around, he might be his son’s path, and when he’s not, destiny should arrange another path for his son.
The chosen one, as long as he doesn’t invoke heavenly wrath, generally won’t find himself in a dead end!
So safety isn’t an issue.
As for whether Qin Zi would be sad because he worries about him... well, let’s take it as a chance to toughen up the kid’s mindset.
After experiencing long-term worry, guilt, and remorse, the kid will also cherish his father’s love more, which is an opportunity to enhance the father-son relationship.
As long as the emotions are deep enough, lies can be truer than the truth!
So, he set off very lightheartedly.
With his current quasi-emperor triple layer cultivation, the Emperor’s Artifact Ice Dragon Spear, the invisibility cloak, and over a hundred "relying on dad" value, there was nowhere he couldn’t go on the Nine Skies Continent!
"However, if I really want to go, I should visit some meaningful places to pave the way for Qin Zi’s future training."
Thinking of this, he took out a map of the Human Race Territory and began to study it.
The Human Race Territory was really vast.
There were over a thousand territories like the Purple Cloud Domain.
Some of which include super domains, each equivalent to several Purple Cloud Domains, with Martial Emperor experts overseeing them, hiding countless talents!
"The Purple Cloud Domain is located in the southwest of the Human Race Territory, and the hundred or so domains to the southwest are collectively known as the Southwest Domain Cluster, and the main domain of the Southwest Domain Cluster is a super domain named... Red Ming Domain!"
Qin Chuan squinted his eyes and muttered:
"According to the normal routine, once Qin Zi has developed in the Purple Cloud Domain, he will head to Red Ming Domain for fun."
"He might participate in some competition jointly held by various academies in the Southern Domains, or maybe fight for some opportunity. In any case, Qin Zi will definitely go to Red Ming Domain, so I’ll visit Red Ming Domain first."
With this thought, he maintained his invisibility as he flew toward Red Ming Domain.
...
In the blink of an eye, a month passed.
Qin Chuan, with quasi-emperor speed, flew across eight varying-sized territories, finally reaching Red Ming Domain.
"Boom!"
At the moment he stepped into Red Ming Domain, Qin Chuan immediately felt different, as if an invisible heaviness filled the world.
This heaviness came from Martial Fortune.
That is to say, Red Ming Domain had a Martial Emperor expert overseeing it!
Martial Emperor experts inherently possess Martial Fortune, and the Martial Fortune of heaven and earth also converges upon them.
Their presence signifies prosperous Martial Fortune, the Laws of Heaven and Earth become clearer, and cultivation becomes easier.
This is the biggest difference between large and small places—the cultivation environment is fundamentally different!
"System, are there any treasures that can freely alter one’s appearance and cultivation aura?"
Qin Chuan silently asked.
"Ding! The Mask of Ten Thousand Forms, wearing this mask allows one to transform into the King of Ten Thousand Forms, freely changing aura and appearance, even generally undetectable by Martial Emperor experts, price — 28.6."
The system responded.
Qin Zi was stunned for a moment upon seeing the price, then asked expressionlessly, "System, are you serious about this price?"
He had 108.6 left, and the system directly priced it at 28.6, conveniently rounding out his change.
Could it be this coincidental?
This was clearly extorting him!
"Ding! Please, host, stop overthinking it; this system cannot capitalize on a mere 0.6 ’relying on dad’ value, it’s pointless."
The system replied confidently.
Qin Chuan’s mouth twitched a few times, then he stopped dwelling on it—as the system has the final say, and he couldn’t audit it; even if he found problems, there was no way to sue it!
Luckily, the loss wasn’t big.
"Buzz!"
Soon, a transparent mask appeared in his hand, and he immediately placed it on his face.
Instantly, his appearance and aura changed per his intention, transforming into Qin Zi’s likeness, and he then donned black clothing.
This handsome yet slightly immature face, with eyes brimming with determination and fortitude, was virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.
Qin Chuan’s lips curled up, playfully saying, "Red Ming Domain... here comes Qin Zi!"
...
Immortal Herbs Secret Realm.
It was one of the renowned secret realms in the Red Ming Domain.
It seems to be the battlefield from an ancient war, later transformed by Martial Emperor experts of the Human Race into a training ground for the youth.
Many such man-made secret realms exist in the Human Race Territory, indeed a kind of infrastructure development.
The development of society cannot do without education, nor infrastructure—though the narrative could be off, the principle holds!
The Human Race seeks development and must invest accordingly.
Secret realms aren’t naturally occurring.
They are all man-made.
If all they know is excavation and destruction without construction, then no matter how many secret realms there are, they will eventually be depleted and rendered void...
The Immortal Herbs Secret Realm opens once every three hundred years because the various peerless immortal herbs within mature once every three hundred years.
And now, it was time for the secret realm to open again.
Outside the realm, in the mountains, people crowded, standing on the peaks of various mountains, eagerly awaiting.
Among them were true prodigies.
And also those just looking to try their luck.
However, their cultivation levels were generally below the Realm Emperor stage because the realm restricts entry of those with cultivation above the Emperor level.
"Hahaha, the secret realm opens once every three hundred years, and I happened to catch it. Doesn’t this mean it’s destiny?"
Someone exclaimed excitedly.
Someone next to him immediately poured cold water on him:
"You indeed caught the Immortal Herbs Secret Realm, but, may I ask, hasn’t every generation had similar opportunities?"
Instantly, the excited person’s smile stiffened, and he became frustrated—can’t one even self-soothe as a slacker?
Life’s tough enough without being torn down!
"Look quickly, the big shots are here!"
Suddenly, someone exclaimed, and they saw an enormous building boat shrouded in pure moonlight roaring in from the distance.
"East Emperor Yue Family!"
At this moment, from another direction, appeared a sedan chair flying towards them, with visions of dragons and phoenixes swirling around, resplendent.
"South Emperor Hong Family!"
Almost simultaneously, luxurious carriages flew in from several other directions, all dazzling, with overwhelming momentum.
"West Emperor Zhou Family!"
"Northern Emperor Wang Family~"
"Red Ming Academy!"
Under the awe-struck gazes of the crowd, the five major forces of the Red Ming Domain arrived, each with their Martial Emperor overseeing!
At this moment, a young man in black quietly appeared here, very low-key, attracting no attention from anyone.
It was Qin Chuan, disguised as Qin Zi!
In the sky, the prodigies from the five major forces began exchanging pleasantries, appearing artificially courteous.
Qin Chuan took a glance.
Those so-called prodigies were just fourth or fifth heavenly layer Saints, likely newly renowned talents, pathetically weak from his perspective, so he couldn’t be bothered to pay attention.
What he planned to do was really simple.
Just sweep the entire secret realm, monopolize all benefits, and then... rob these talents, humiliating them!
Stirring up public anger!
Of course, he wouldn’t reveal his name for the time being.
Because if these people knew the "damned" guy was called Qin Zi, they would surely investigate, and Qin Zi being at the Purple Cloud Academy could then be revealed.
He had to remain mysterious.
Leaving only a face behind.
When Qin Xiaozhu arrives in the Red Ming Domain, he will naturally be recognized by these victims, inevitably becoming hated by all...
The emotions of these victims would be highly charged, even bringing out their domineering brothers and arrogant seniors to humiliate Qin Zi.
Qin Xiaozhu, unable to bear such indignity, would certainly protest!
Defeating the prodigies, his "relying on dad" value would soar, and once a prodigy is humiliated, they’d often die, leading to killing intent arising...
Every step linking to the next, perfect!