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"Are the city lords of Mist Ridge able to establish cities by relying on the power of divine weapons?"

Nighttime.

Inside the courtyard.

Chen Mu lay in his rocking chair under the Moonlight Tree as usual, gazing at the slightly luminous sky and getting lost in thoughts of the news he heard that afternoon.

Rumors say that Lu Gong's divine prowess is unmatched, and he relied on the most basic Great Power Divine Ability to forge ahead and establish White Bird City.

Thus, everyone claims there's no such thing as a poor divine ability, only poor wielders.

But thinking about it now, the divine weapon was the main reason he could establish White Bird City.

Without the divine weapon, he simply could not clear the omnipresent mist of Mist Ridge, nor could he resist the elusive Black Wind.

As for why no one mentioned it before...

"It's most likely because Lu Gong deliberately concealed it," Chen Mu realized in his heart.

Unaware of the divine weapon secret, the people of White Bird City would only see the city lord as truly extraordinary.

But if they knew that the city's lord's divine prowess came entirely from an external object...

Ha, then old Lu Gong would just be a fraud!

"White Bird City will probably be lively for a while," Chen Mu chuckled.

Previously, it was just outsiders coveting that unclaimed divine weapon. Now that the news has spread within White Bird City, the locals won't remain indifferent.

Establishing a city and becoming a dominant ruler to wield power and enjoy life—few can resist such temptation.

"It's not much of a concern to me," Chen Mu shrugged, unconcerned.

Whether it's the Qi Refining Path or the Heavenly Demon Dao, he already has a solid foundation. As long as he follows his cultivation diligently, his future is bright.

An external object, no matter how powerful, doesn't really interest him.

"Hmm, I might as well take some time to enjoy the spectacle, haha."

...

Sure enough, Chen Mu's speculation came true.

In just a few days, Qing'an Square became agitated.

Many people formed teams to leave the city in search of the divine weapon, and customers at Fan Building decreased by a third.

"Why aren't you going?"

One day, Chen Mu once again encountered Xu Gui at Fan Building.

The other party's eyes were blurry, obviously having drunk a lot. His chubby face bore two bright red lipstick marks.

"What's the point of all that effort?"

"Competing for the divine weapon to make achievements is also for enjoyment, isn't it?"

"I can enjoy it directly now, so why go and risk my life?" Xu Gui lazily spoke.

Tsk.

If you're afraid of death, just admit it.

You're speaking as if you're so insightful.

Chen Mu looked subtly amused.

"Yes, I'm afraid of death, so what?" Xu Gui looked defiant.

"There's only one divine weapon, and so many people are fighting to get it. Only the strongest few might succeed."

"I'm just a nobody with the most basic Great Power Divine Ability, how many people could I possibly defeat?"

"Going there might not even ensure I come back alive, so I'd rather stay in the city and enjoy the show."

A surprisingly self-aware person.

Chen Mu raised his eyebrows.

Sadly, people like Xu Gui who see reality clearly are indeed few.

"Why didn't you go?" Xu Gui curiously looked at Chen Mu: "Weren't you here in White Bird City for the divine weapon?"

"Must I be in White Bird City just for the divine weapon?"

"Otherwise, if not for the divine weapon, then what are you here for?"

"To admire White Bird City's remoteness, its barrenness, or the mediocre Great Power Divine Ability?" Xu Gui sneered.

"Why not for the tranquility here?"

"I bet you don't believe me," Xu Gui slanted his eyes at Chen Mu.

Tsk.

Sometimes you speak the truth and no one believes you.

Chen Mu chuckled with delight.

...

Deep within White Bird City.

Beside a lake surrounded by hills, there was a thatched cottage.

Lu Gong sat under a large tree in front of the cottage, gazing at the seemingly tranquil lake in contemplation.

He wore simple rough cloth short robes, looking less like a city lord, more like an elderly farmer in the mountains.

"City Lord, with the divine weapon rumors spreading like wildfire, shouldn't we also get involved?" A tall, thin elder clad in golden thread purple clothes, with meticulously groomed hair, asked humbly.

"Haven't you, as Deputy City Lord, already ordered the City Defense Camp to go beyond the city?"

"What more involvement do you want?" Lu Gong glanced at the elder in purple and spoke calmly.

"My intention was to find the divine weapon for the City Lord, to strengthen White Bird City," the elder in purple said respectfully.

"You've been Deputy City Lord for so many years, don't you want to become the City Lord?" Lu Gong cast a sidelong glance at the man in purple clothes.

"As the bloodline of the City Lord in Three Paths City from the Qin family, being relegated as Deputy City Lord in this rural area for so many years, we both know for what purpose."

"Though I'm old, there's still some time before I disband my body and die."

"Now there's an ownerless divine weapon, doesn't the Qin family want it?"

"Qin Yue, if you want to find the divine weapon, I'm not stopping you." Lu Gong retracted his gaze and calmly said.

"But if you want my help... haha."

"The Qin family is willing to give you a divine weapon fragment to extend your life." Qin Yue spoke calmly, showing no fear despite being exposed.

"So generous?" Lu Gong looked at Qin Yue with surprise.

Soon, a playful smile appeared on his face.

"I remember the current City Lord of Three Paths City is also quite old, right?"

"The Three Paths Divine Soldier has been passed down for three generations, isn't it about to disintegrate?"

"No wonder the Qin family is anxious."

"If the divine weapon disintegrates, Three Paths City will cease to exist, so you have no choice but to start anew." Lu Gong gloated.

"Please, Lord Lu, fulfill this request." Qin Yue bowed again respectfully.

"Tsk!"

"Just get me the stuff first."

...

Every day in Whitebird City, new people venture into the Mist Forest, searching hundreds of miles around for divine weapons.

The divine weapon is odd, as if playing hide and seek with people.

Every time someone discovers its trace, by the time they arrive, it suddenly disappears.

Not only does this not deter treasure seekers, it drives them to become even more fervent.

More people join the hunt.

Amidst the bustling outside world, Chen Mu's life remains unchanged as he continues his daily cultivation.

It was on such an ordinary afternoon.

As Chen Mu recited the Rootless Scripture as usual, a cold and secretive aura unexpectedly emerged.

He stared at the intangible yet distinctly perceivable special aura, without the intention to touch.

Just watched until it gradually faded away.

A moment later, Chen Mu called forth the gray stone gate and looked at the new entry.

Rootless Scripture: 1/10000;

"Seems like it's really just to channel Divine Power."

He carefully checked the feedback from the stone gate, feeling relieved.

Previously worried that the Rootless Scripture might be a trap, but now whether it's the stone gate feedback or the instinctive reaction of the Yin Spirit Divine Fetus, all indicate the Divine Power is safe and controllable.

"Then let's see what it can really do."

Chen Mu composed himself and recited the Rootless Scripture again.

This time, he attentively sensed the intertwining intangible aura, vaguely pointing to the depths of Whitebird City.

"The Whitebird Divine Soldier is there, isn't it?"

Chen Mu pondered thoughtfully.

A moment later.

The exact same cold aura appeared again.

Chen Mu no longer hesitated, enveloping it with Yin Spirit Divine Power, slowly drawing it into the secret acupoint in his brow.

The Yin Spirit Divine Fetus, restless for a long time, eagerly absorbed the cold aura with a swoosh.

Like a long drought relieved by rainfall, the Yin Spirit Divine Fetus immediately conveyed a sense of pleasure.

The Delusion Seven Emotions Flame surrounding the Divine Embryo Round Pearl swayed and danced, its might doubling in no time!

How to put it?

It felt like enjoying a mouthful of appetizing sour and spicy dish.

The result was an opened appetite!

"The Yin Spirit Divine Fetus seems to be able to consume more Netherworld Qi!"

Chen Mu's eyes widened in surprise.

The Cloud Mirage Heavenly Demon Body, similar to Earthly Netherworld Yin Spirit, the divine fetus is the yin spirit foundation, the same foundation for the Cloud Mirage Sky Demon Body.

It's like a seed; watering it with Netherworld Qi can make it grow and transform, eventually becoming Yin God.

Originally akin to Qi Refining Daoist Foundation, its growth has a rhythm, absorbing Netherworld Qi has a daily limit. Once at the limit, even if more Netherworld Qi is provided, the divine fetus won't continue absorbing.

But the divine fetus, after absorbing a strand of Divine Power, actually desires more Netherworld Qi?!

Which means...

"It can accelerate the transformation of the divine fetus!"

"This..."

"Why isn't it accelerating the Qi Refining Daoist Foundation?!" Chen Mu expressed dissatisfaction.

"I'm a legitimate qi cultivator."

"Why does practicing these unconventional methods seem smoother than proper qi refining?"

"Cloud Mirage Sky Demon Body, you've really cost me!" Chen Mu grinned widely, unable to suppress the smile on his lips.

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