Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune: Starting from the Blind Prince

The next day.

Outside the Jade Radiance Tower.

The Crown Prince, Second Prince, Sixth Prince, and their retinues were there to welcome Zhou Haochen.

“Thirteenth Brother, we’re relying on you for this trip!”

“Rest assured, my three Imperial Brothers.”

Zhou Haochen said indifferently, his tone carrying a hint of confidence.

After mastering the Thunderclap Mind’s Eye, he didn’t think the Endless Dark Realm could cause him any trouble.

The group entered in single file. As soon as Zhou Haochen stepped into the first level of the Jade Radiance Tower, he felt his vision go black, and he couldn't see anything.

His divine sense extended outwards, able to sense the bronze men lurking in the darkness.

“Thirteenth Brother, these bronze men are made of steel and iron. They can only be repelled, not destroyed. When facing them head-on, be careful of their brute strength.”

“Thank you for the reminder, Sixth Brother.”

The suppression of divine sense in the Endless Dark Realm of the first three levels of the Jade Radiance Tower wasn’t severe. There was no need for Zhou Haochen to take action; the Crown Prince and the others led him through the first three levels.

After passing the third level, the darkness dissipated, and light returned.

Two passages appeared before Zhou Haochen.

The passage on the left led to the upper levels of the Jade Radiance Tower.

As for the passage on the right, it was a gate of light leading to a reward treasure vault.

“Thirteenth Brother, in the Jade Radiance Tower, you can choose one treasure every three levels. Each person only has one chance, and we’ve already made our choices.”

“Please wait for me a moment, my three Imperial Brothers!”

With a flash, Zhou Haochen stepped into the gate of light in the right passage.

Beyond the gate of light was a spacious stone hall. Four wooden shelves stood in the hall, each labeled with pills, magical treasures, cultivation methods, and natural treasures, respectively.

In front of the wooden shelves, a white light curtain formed by an array protected the treasures within.

Zhou Haochen’s gaze swept across the items on the shelves. At a glance, there weren’t any particularly precious treasures.

It wasn’t that the rewards of the Jade Radiance Tower were too poor, but rather that Zhou Haochen’s standards were too high.

As a prince, even an unfavored one, the resources he had access to far exceeded those of ordinary people.

Moreover, after transmigrating, with the Eight Trigrams Diagram, such a heaven-defying treasure, Zhou Haochen had obtained a series of dazzling opportunities.

Ordinary treasures were no longer to his liking.

After looking around, Zhou Haochen chose the Lesser Revitalizing Pill from the pill shelf.

The Lesser Revitalizing Pill could improve cultivation, but its effect was average. Its advantage was its wide applicability, suitable for most cultivation systems.

Zhou Haochen reached out, and the white light curtain flickered. Sensing Zhou Haochen’s aura, that he hadn’t taken a treasure before, it proactively opened a gap, allowing Zhou Haochen to take the Lesser Revitalizing Pill.

The instant the Lesser Revitalizing Pill entered his hand, a powerful repulsive force erupted from the white light curtain.

The next second, the power of spatial displacement fell on Zhou Haochen.

With a dizzying sensation, Zhou Haochen was displaced out of the stone hall.

Afterwards, Zhou Haochen reunited with the Crown Prince and the others, continuing upwards.

After passing the sixth level, they encountered the second reward treasure vault.

The quality of the treasures in the second treasure vault was much higher. The treasure vault in Zhou Haochen’s sea of consciousness shone brightly, and two anomalies appeared.

【Water Earth: Supreme Auspicious Hexagram, choose a cultivation method, the fifth manual on the third shelf, obtain a Rank 4 opportunity, great fortune.】

【Water Heaven: Moderately Auspicious Hexagram, choose other rewards, obtain a Rank 6 opportunity, minor fortune.】

A Rank 4 opportunity!

Zhou Haochen raised an eyebrow. Although a Rank 4 opportunity couldn’t compare to a Rank 2 opportunity, it was still outstanding in the second treasure vault, at least two levels stronger than other treasures.

Zhou Haochen didn’t hesitate, following the guidance of the hexagram and taking the Rank 4 opportunity.

【Heavenly Evil Qi Condensation Force: Martial Dao Secret Method, integrates baleful aura into martial arts, increasing the power of martial arts by several levels. However, this method also has aftereffects, causing baleful aura to enter the body, damaging the physical body.】

Zhou Haochen read the introduction of the Heavenly Evil Qi Condensation Force and suddenly understood.

So that was it!

This was an extremely rare Martial Dao Secret Method.

Cultivating this method couldn’t be directly used as a martial art.

This method needed to be used in conjunction with other martial arts, integrating baleful aura into the martial arts to enhance its power.

This technique was equivalent to the role of an amplifier.

For martial artists, the physical body was the foundation. Damage to the physical body would not only affect potential but also cause irreparable harm.

Zhou Haochen saw the advantages and disadvantages of the Heavenly Evil Qi Condensation Force at a glance.

The advantage lay in its great power and versatility.

The disadvantage lay in affecting the martial artist’s potential and damaging the physical body.

But for Zhou Haochen, there were only advantages and no disadvantages.

Because he was a dual cultivator, one in ten thousand years, not only a martial cultivator but also a Dao cultivator.

The fourth realm of Dao cultivation, the Myriad Phenomena Realm, required condensing Heavenly Astral and Earthly Fiend energies to integrate into magical power.

The aftereffects of the Heavenly Evil Qi Condensation Force were, for Dao cultivators, part of cultivation itself.

Zhou Haochen guessed that the martial artist who created the Heavenly Evil Qi Condensation Force likely referenced Dao cultivation.

According to the description in the Heavenly Evil Qi Condensation Force, the stronger the integrated baleful aura, the better the amplification effect.

“I still need a top-tier baleful aura!”

Zhou Haochen said with emotion.

Leaving the treasure vault and entering the seventh level of the Jade Radiance Tower, the Crown Prince and the others’ expressions became solemn.

“Thirteenth Brother, it’s up to you next.”

“From now on, you are our eyes.”

I am your eyes?

Zhou Haochen felt that these words were strange, not knowing how to retort.

With a thought, Zhou Haochen used the Thunderclap Mind’s Eye.

Invisible electromagnetic waves spread out in all directions.

In an instant, he detected the thirty-six bronze men on the seventh level.

If the scene in Zhou Haochen’s mind were projected onto a display screen, one would see densely packed spots of light moving quickly.

“Chen hour, three quarters, direction, fifty zhang!”

Zhou Haochen quickly reported the position. The Crown Prince was slightly stunned, then immediately reacted, striking out with a palm.

A condensed palm print phantom blasted out, mixed with terrifying gusts of wind.

The next second, a booming sound rang out!

Not only the Crown Prince but also the others realized.

The Crown Prince had hit!

Clearly, the movements of the bronze men had been sensed by Zhou Haochen.

Being able to capture the movements of the bronze men fifty zhang away.

This perception… …

Hiss—

Everyone gasped, inhaling a breath of cold air.

In the darkness, the Sixth Prince’s eyes were bright, his mood excited and invigorated, secretly determined.

His blind man cultivation plan would continue to increase investment.

The intuition of a blind man was indeed far beyond ordinary people.

Thirteenth Brother was the best example!

“Zi hour, one quarter, thirty zhang!”

“Hai hour, four quarters, forty-five zhang!”

… …

Under Zhou Haochen’s command, the Crown Prince and the others took action one after another, knocking the bronze men in the dark flying.

Along the way, everything went smoothly, without even encountering the slightest trouble.

A quarter of an hour later.

The group passed through the Endless Dark Realm of the seventh level, and the gazes they cast at Zhou Haochen changed.

Originally, inviting Zhou Haochen was just treating a dead horse as a living one, a last resort.

But the result was beyond everyone’s expectations.

It was like he had a cheat!

Stepping out, the group arrived at the eighth level of the Jade Radiance Tower.

… …

Imperial Palace, Imperial Garden.

Today, Emperor Qian Yuan had rarely not reviewed memorials, sipping a cup of wine in the Imperial Garden. Beside him sat a man in a python robe, his eyebrows bearing a three-point resemblance to Emperor Qian Yuan.

This dignified man wearing a python robe was Emperor Qian Yuan’s younger brother, the current Grand Clan Elder—Prince Ning.

“I heard that you, Prince Ning, have been collecting information about the Big Dipper Secret Realm these days.” Emperor Qian Yuan asked suddenly after taking a small sip.

“Imperial Brother is busy with countless affairs every day. I didn’t expect that even this little action of Imperial Brother couldn’t escape Imperial Brother’s eyes.”

“What, Prince Ning, is there a treasure you need in the Big Dipper Secret Realm?”

“I, Imperial Brother, heard a secret story. During the reign of Emperor Jin Wen, it was the most prosperous time of the Great Jin Dynasty. An extraordinary person presented the Reincarnation Seal. Emperor Jin Wen was overjoyed after obtaining it and named the extraordinary person the National Teacher.”

“After that, the national fortune of the Jin Dynasty declined all the way. After Emperor Jin Wen passed away, the Reincarnation Seal also disappeared.”

“There are many rumors in the world that the Reincarnation Seal was used as a burial object by Emperor Jin Wen and buried in Emperor Jin Wen’s mausoleum.”

“The Big Dipper Secret Realm is the legendary location of Emperor Jin Wen’s mausoleum.”

Prince Ning did not hide anything and told the news he had inquired about these days in detail.

Emperor Qian Yuan’s eyes were calm and he asked in a deep voice, “Prince Ning’s goal is the Reincarnation Seal?”

“The Earth Mother Divine Tree has been saved after this incident, but I don’t know how long it will take to return to its peak state.”

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“I, Imperial Brother, am thinking that the Reincarnation Seal is the treasure of the Houtu Empress. If nourished by the Reincarnation Seal, the Earth Mother Divine Tree can recover sooner.”

Emperor Qian Yuan did not continue to pursue this matter after hearing Prince Ning’s selfless thoughts.

“Today, the Crown Prince and others went to break into the Yao Guang Pagoda.”

“Prince Ning, how many chances of success do you think they have?”

“Less than half!”

“Haha, these little guys are ambitious!” Emperor Qian Yuan laughed.

“The Big Dipper Secret Realm of the Jin Dynasty is a true secret realm for selecting geniuses.”

“Only true martial arts geniuses can pass the Yao Guang Pagoda.”

“The Crown Prince is a little short. The Second Prince and the Sixth Prince both have talents in the path of Taoist cultivation and are not suitable for breaking into the Yao Guang Pagoda.”

“As for the Thirteenth Prince, I, Imperial Brother, will be frank, taking shortcuts is ultimately a minor path.”

“Then who are you optimistic about, Prince Ning?”

Prince Ning hesitated for a moment after hearing this, and pondered for a while.

“In terms of martial arts talent, among the younger generation of the court, it should be the Eleventh Prince and the illegitimate son of Marquis Linjiang.”

Emperor Qian Yuan naturally knew that the Eleventh Prince possessed the Dragon Elephant Holy Body.

As for the illegitimate son of Marquis Linjiang that Prince Ning mentioned, Emperor Qian Yuan thought carefully and understood the identity of the person he was talking about—Fang Dongyun.

“I heard that Marquis Linjiang and this illegitimate son have a bad relationship.” Emperor Qian Yuan said jokingly.

The speaker had no intention, but the listener took it to heart.

Prince Ning lowered his eyelids, his eyes narrowed, and said.

“Marquis Linjiang’s family is not peaceful, I, Imperial Brother, will beat him.”

Before the Great Yu Dynasty, the inheritance of meritorious titles was managed by the Ministry of Personnel.

At the beginning of the establishment of the Great Yu Dynasty, the Taizu Emperor felt that the Ministry of Personnel had too much power, so he handed over the assessment of the inheritance of meritorious titles to the宗人府.

Prince Ning originally didn’t want to care about the trivial matters of Marquis Linjiang and his son.

But since Emperor Qian Yuan mentioned it today, Prince Ning had to speculate on Emperor Qian Yuan’s thoughts.

Does he want Fang Dongyun to inherit the title of Marquis Linjiang?

Fang Dongyun is the sworn brother of the Second Prince.

And Marquis Linjiang is very close to the Crown Prince.

Is Emperor Qian Yuan’s statement purely appreciating Fang Dongyun, or is it dissatisfaction with the Crown Prince?

Just as Prince Ning was thinking, suddenly, a clear bell rang from the Big Dipper Secret Realm.

The bell sound was majestic, and even outside the secret realm, it could be heard clearly.

The majestic bell sound rang nine times before stopping.

“Hahaha!”

“Prince Ning, it seems you guessed wrong!”

“Chen’er, they have reached the top!”

A faint smile appeared on Emperor Qian Yuan’s face.

Nine rings of the bell, this is the phenomenon only when reaching the top of the tower.

During the Great Jin Dynasty, every time the bell rang nine times, it meant the birth of a genius, and all officials congratulated.

A look of surprise spread across Prince Ning’s eyes.

“Passed it!”

“Could it be the Thirteenth Prince?”

A strong curiosity emerged in Prince Ning’s heart.

The Thirteenth Prince, whom he had never taken seriously before, seemed to be a hundred times more outstanding than the rumors.

……

Yao Guang Pagoda.

Ninth floor exit.

Zhou Hao Chen sighed slightly in his heart.

He hasn’t exerted any effort yet, and he has passed the level?

After passing the ninth floor, like the third and sixth floors, a light gate also appeared. Behind the light gate was a treasure vault.

“Thirteenth Brother, you deserve the greatest credit for this trip. You should choose the treasure first.” The Sixth Prince said with a smile.

The Crown Prince and the Second Prince immediately glared at him when they heard this, secretly calling out that it was not good.

Old Sixth is really cunning, he said what they wanted to say first.

“Old Sixth is right, Thirteenth Brother, please go first.”

“Since the three imperial brothers are all being polite, then I will accept it impolitely.”

Saying that, Zhou Hao Chen walked into the light curtain.

After entering the treasure vault, his brow was hot, the gossip diagram shone brightly, and two hexagrams appeared.

[Water Wind: Superior Hexagram, choose the fifth treasure on the second floor of the natural treasure area to obtain a third-grade opportunity, auspicious.]

[Fire Earth: Medium Superior Hexagram, choose other treasures to obtain a fourth-grade opportunity, small auspicious.]

Zhou Hao Chen’s eyes lit up when he saw the two hexagrams.

It’s a third-grade opportunity!

Sure enough, the rewards in the third treasure vault far exceed those in the previous two treasure vaults.

The minimum is a fourth-grade opportunity!

There is even a third-grade opportunity!

Without thinking, Zhou Hao Chen followed the instructions of the hexagram and walked towards the natural treasure area.

The treasure indicated by the hexagram is a delicate jade bottle.

Zhou Hao Chen took the jade bottle and opened the stopper. Instantly, a cold aura drilled into his body from Zhou Hao Chen’s hand.

The coldness of this aura seemed to freeze his blood.

Although his body was cold, his heart was fiery.

The moment he touched the treasure, Zhou Hao Chen recognized it.

Evil Qi!

This is Evil Qi!

To be rated as a third-grade opportunity, there is no doubt that it is definitely a top-level Evil Qi.

Taking a closer look, Zhou Hao Chen recognized the origin of this Evil Qi.

Nine Nether Yin Wind Evil!

According to legend, the Evil Qi floating in the depths of the Nine Nether is extremely rare, extremely Yin and extremely cold.

According to the Great Yu’s classification standards for Evil Qi, the Nine Nether Yin Wind Evil is a first-grade Evil Qi, and it is also a top-notch existence among the first-grade Evil Qi.

Zhou Hao Chen now understands somewhat why the Heavenly Evil Condensation Strength is rated as a fourth-grade opportunity.

Most likely, it is because it produced a linkage with the Nine Nether Yin Wind Evil.

After tightening the stopper, Zhou Hao Chen left the treasure vault with a smile.

After that, the Crown Prince took the lead and entered the treasure vault, full of anticipation.

I don’t know what price the Crown Prince paid, he actually persuaded the Second Prince and the Sixth Prince to let him enter the treasure vault first.

Zhou Hao Chen thought to himself, a moment later, the Crown Prince walked out with a disappointed expression.

After that, the Second Prince entered, and the expression on his face was exactly the same as the Crown Prince.

“Thirteenth Brother, do you know what Big Brother and Second Brother are looking for?” The Sixth Prince transmitted the sound with a secret technique and said in a low voice.

“Please enlighten me, Sixth Brother.”

“According to rumors, Emperor Jin Wen obtained the legendary immortal weapon Reincarnation Seal. After Emperor Jin Wen passed away, the whereabouts of the Reincarnation Seal are unknown, but it is very likely that it is in the Big Dipper Secret Realm.”

A trace of surprise appeared on Zhou Hao Chen’s face.

The Reincarnation Seal is in the Big Dipper Secret Realm?

Why doesn’t his Reincarnation Seal imprint have any sensation?