Feng Feiyun activated his phoenix gaze as his fingers drew the Grand Change Art, ready for action.
“Whoosh!” A shadow flew past and the stone on the ground suddenly disappeared.
Feiyun waved his hand and released eighteen different rays to trap the newcomer.
It turned out to be a black rock resembling a millstone. The material looked magnetic. The smaller piece of stone made from saint bone was attached to it at this point.
It struggled and roared, unable to escape the rays whirling around it.
“Don’t waste your energy, follow me.” Feiyun captured both and then left the maze.
He wasn’t the first to return. Six were ahead of him and saw that he returned empty-handed. A sneer appeared on their face.
“Did you find it?” You Zilin asked.
“We’ll see.” He smiled without answering.
A while later, everyone returned. They all had a stone with them. The second prince was the last and he was empty-handed like Feng Feiyun.
The stones taken back had a unique aura very similar to a forbidden stone. Everyone felt that the right one was among the thirteen.
Alas, Elder Lin shook his head and said: “You all didn’t find the real stone. It tricked you.”
He waved his finger and the thirteen stones returned to the maze. He walked towards the prince and cupped his hand: “Second Prince, did you find anything?”
“I’m afraid that I was too incapable to find it.” Ning Jialin shook his head.
“You did better than them since you weren’t fooled by the stone’s illusions and fake stones. This is the omniscient level, only a few treasure masters can reach it in the present day.” Elder Lin smiled.
“Thank you for your kind words, Elder.” Ning Jialin responded.
The elder then stared at Feiyun and asked: “Young Friend, what about you?”
Feiyun cupped his fist and answered: “I was fortunate enough to find an interesting stone.”
He formed a mudra and opened space. A portal with a blinding radiance within emerged.
“This is a celestial portal…” One cultivator became startled.
Other treasure masters couldn’t stay calm either since they understood the significance of this portal. Only the grand masters of this art could communicate with a mysterious world and create this portal.
The name of this world was Celestial Void. Those capable of opening the portal were all respected. Even territory lords would treat them as esteemed guests.
Two rocks connected with each other flew out of the portal. One looked like a millstone while the other was only the size of a fist.
Feiyun then closed the portal and siled: “I didn’t have a choice due to the stone’s accumulated power. I had to temporarily place it into the celestial space.”
Elder Lin laughed and said: “I can see the reason behind your engagement now, Virtuous Nephew.”
Being able to open the celestial portal was akin to having access to a great treasury with ample storage space.
The second prince had a different opinion of Feiyun now and cupped his fist to show respect.
“Oh?” Elder Lin stared at the fist-sized rock, clearly interested.
The man known as Third from the Lin said: “Our ancestor asked you to find the immemorial forbidden stone, not these two rocks.”
“Third, don’t speak on a subject you are ignorant of.” Elder Lin chastised.
Third immediately shut his mouth, not daring to disobey.
Elder Lin smiled and said: “Virtuous Nephew, tell us more.”
“Very well.” Feiyun pointed at the fist-sized rock and said: “This one encompasses a saint bone, most likely a fossil at this point.”
This completely shocked the crowd. A saint fossil was something in the legends, definitely a holy artifact.
“How can this be? A saint should return to the world as spirit energy or be buried in forbidden tombs. Why is there a single fossil here?”
“It contains the dao of the saint, it’s even more precious than a heavenly scripture.”
Elder Lin said: “This is indeed a saint fossil. Haha, even I was mistaken before, not knowing that there was such an artifact nearby. If you didn’t find it, Virtuous Nephew, I would have never figured it out.”
“Bam!” A large majority of the crowd got on their knees and excitedly said: “Congratulations, Ancestor. With the help of this fossil, your cultivation will certainly soar.”
Elder Lin laughed heartily and sincerely. His mood was clearly jubilant as he said: “Gifts all around for being here during this joyous occasion. Virtuous Nephew, for your great contribution, I will bestow you a domain and a title, Domain Scion.”
This was just another way to say “Domain Lord”.
Feiyun thought to himself that this old man was truly influential. Just one word could make someone a domain lord. This was the authority of a territory lord.
Each domain lord had a file in Sacred Court. They were pillars of the dynasty and enjoyed numerous privileges.
For example, if one were to be assassinated, the killer would be pursued and severely punished by the entire dynasty since this was considered a challenge to its authority.
Furthermore, a half-demon domain lord was virtually unheard of. This was akin to reaching the sky with one step, becoming a member of the upper echelon.
The other territory lords might not dare to make this decision but Elder Lin did.
Feiyun cupped his fist again and said: “Thank you for your reward, Elder.”
An official seal was brought over with the characters on it, “Domain Scion”.
Envious eyes were on Feiyun – a half-demon becoming a domain lord in one day. This was just like a dream.
“Virtuous Nephew, go report to the Celestial faction. After signing the document, you will officially become a domain lord of Sixth Central.” Elder Lin smiled.
He didn’t need to say anything else. It was obvious that the other rock was the immemorial stone. It also had a touch of saint’s blood and the similar affinity made the fossil capable of leading it outside.
Feiyun left the elder’s mansion with an official seal and one for the Heaven Restoration Chamber. They began returning to the princess’ location.
You Zilin and You Ziling didn’t look too happy during the carriage ride.
Feiyun saw their expression and smiled: “What’s wrong with you two? Did the elder accept the letter?”
“Now you’re asking about it? And here I thought you have forgotten about our mission.” Yilin snorted.
“You’re probably too excited about becoming a domain lord and no longer give a damn about the princess.” Ziling didn’t like Feiyun’s act in the palace.
“Didn’t I leave this matter to you two?” Feiyun smiled.
“Elder Lin truly does not want to participate in this matter. He didn’t open the box at all and refused the invitation. I thought that you would ask him again after finding the rock and he would be happy enough to entertain us. However, you completely forgot about it.” Ziling uttered coldly.
Feiyun stroked his chin and said: “Let me see it.”
Ziling took the crimson box out and handed it to him. There was still a seal on top.
“He read the content already.” Feiyun smiled.
“Impossible, he never opened it.” Zilin denied.
“Given his cultivation, he could still read even if it was a million miles away.” Feiyun chuckled.
Ziling frowned and said: “The princess said that if he read the content, he would certainly grant her an audience. This wasn’t the case since he delicately refused us.”
“What did he say?”
“He said that ‘I’m just a servant, how can I let the princess visit me? If anything, I should be visiting her palace.’” Zilin copied the old man’s demeanor and tone.
“Isn’t this a refusal? Do you actually think a senior like him would go visit a junior?” He finished.
