Episode 6: The Hidden Dragon Emerges Chapter 1: An Uninvited Guest

  A red flame danced on the fingertips, and in an instant, the flame transformed into a beam of light that rapidly lengthened, then condensed into a ball. The light was retracted, no longer emitting any heat. The small fireball jumped again, turning back into a spark, quietly burning and releasing some heat. The spark began to glow, shining brightly. When the spark's brightness reached its peak, it suddenly shot out violently, bursting open and blasting a large hole in the desk in front of it.

  "The Fourteenth Young Master's control over the fire element is truly divine!" Even Luohan, who wasn't one to flatter easily, was impressed and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration. With his keen eyesight, he still couldn't tell whether the small flame that the Fourteenth Young Master had manipulated earlier was created using his own internal energy or purely through his mastery of magical techniques, gathering the surrounding fire element, or perhaps it was a combination of both. All he could do was let out a sigh of admiration that sounded like flattery.

  "It's just a small trick, not worth mentioning!!" Wang Guanlan's complexion still had an unhealthy pale glow, but his spirit was much better than the previous few days. In Fengming Valley, the astonishing Ning Wangfu's Fourteenth Young Master leaned against the bed, playing with the surrounding flames. Although he couldn't freely cast the Nine Fire Dragon Technique like he did in the Five Elements Array, when his soul manipulated the Nine Fire Dragon, it borrowed the dragon's body to make a geometric breakthrough in his understanding of fire manipulation techniques. The Nine Fire Dragon had the strength of a Soul Realm expert and was itself a fire spirit, so its control over fire elements could be said to be instinctual. Wang Guanlan inherited this instinct, although his own mastery of techniques wasn't enough, he still had more than enough skill to play some small tricks like before. Now he only needed to digest the Nine Fire Dragon's innate control over flames, and he believed that in terms of technique mastery, he would definitely leap up several levels.

  Fengming Valley indeed left him severely injured, but the benefits he gained were worth his injuries. Now he is one of the most famous young strongmen in the entire Daqi, and even in this world.

  In this era where the strong in the Divine Realm do not appear, any news that can be linked to the Divine Realm can become a legend. And he, Wang Guanlan, in Yicheng Fengming Valley, set up the Five Elements Array and performed the Nine Fire Dragon Technique that only an 8th rank mage could perform. Moreover, the Nine Fire Dragon also possessed the power of the Divine Realm, enough to make people's eyes widen in shock and their minds filled with wonder.

  But this is not unbearable, after the analysis of various major forces and factions, especially the Tianji Pavilion's part of the analysis on the hidden list of candidates for the throne, there was a more objective evaluation of Wang Guanlan's strength.

  This child is a genius in array methods, comparable to Zhuge Wumu's array method. He has extremely deep attainments in the five-element array method, and with the help of the dense heavenly energy around Fengming Valley, he successfully laid out an astonishing inverted five-element array. In combination with his attainments in Taoist magic, he successfully performed the Nine Fire Flame Dragon technique. His judgment on the Nine Fire Flame Dragon technique is basically consistent with the facts. Wang Guanlan's mastery of the Nine Fire Flame Dragon technique shows that he also has a superhuman talent for Taoist magic, but this talent is obviously inferior to his talent in array methods.

  As for his martial arts cultivation, although he made a breakthrough on the battlefield and achieved the Condensed Energy Realm, among young warriors, he is considered one of the best. However, after all, he is still just a warrior who has only just entered the Condensed Energy Phase, and there is nothing truly astonishing about him. The awakening of his true fire can only indicate that he has great potential in the future. But this potential, compared to his accomplishments in array techniques, is not impressive. In light of this, the Tianji Pavilion judges that Wang Guanlan will develop on the path of an array master and is the most likely person of this generation to become a 9th rank array master, and may even go further, stepping into the mysterious realm of divine communication.

  But it is also because he is an array master that he can exert the power of Shentong Secret Realm in specific places, but at the same time, he is also limited by the array, so he still has a certain gap with the top of the Potential Abyss List and can only be ranked 15th on the Potential Abyss Alternate List.

  Why is it the fifteenth? Of course, it's to replace that unlucky Han Fu.

  After this battle, Han Fu was not dead, but his body and mind were severely damaged, and his future development potential was limited. More importantly, in that Fengming Valley, Wang Guanlan's angry shout had already made everyone pessimistic about Han Fu's prospects. The fact that Wang Guanlan did not kill him on the spot did not mean that he would not settle accounts after autumn. After the emergence of the Nine Fire Flame Dragon, some astute guys naturally guessed Wang Guanlan's plan. This Nine Fire Flame Dragon technique was used to suppress the scene, but it was forced by Han Fu's summoned Golden Giant Power Demon to fight against the true army. How could Wang Guanlan not be angry?

  So now everyone is pessimistic about Han Fu's future prospects, and it's not unacceptable for Wang Guanlan, who beat him, to replace his ranking.

  As for the so-called Submarine Rankings, Wang Guanlan didn't care about it because there were even bigger troubles waiting for him.

  Zhu Zhihua is still alive, and the things entrusted by the crimson-robed woman have not been completed yet.

  He has self-awareness, this time, if not for the crimson-clothed woman's array chart, relying on his little tricks in array techniques, it would have been impossible to pass successfully. In fact, when he encountered Zhao Wei who had successfully refined the vortex, he might have fallen into a bitter battle, and once Han Fu released the Golden Giant Great Power Demon, he might not even have had the chance to admit defeat.

  It can be said that the red-clothed woman saved his life, and precisely because of this, he also felt that he should repay her, so killing Zhu Zhihua became a task he had to complete.

  Wang Bizheng also took a supportive attitude, apparently this Ning Wangye's impression of Zhu Zhihua was not good either, and even suspected that Han Fu's Golden Great Power Spirit Pearl was from Zhu Zhihua's hand, unfortunately, they had no evidence now.

  However, Ning Wang did not agree with him to take action immediately. Zhu Zhihua's identity was special, and if he really wanted to kill him, it would inevitably lead to severe consequences. Therefore, even if he wanted to kill him, he could only do so secretly, minimizing the impact.

  When Wang Guanlan suggested coordinating with Hua Li Wei, he was completely rejected by Ning Wang. The Ning Wang Fu had become the focus of attention from all over the world, not only because of this Phoenix Valley ceremony, but also because the Five Poisons Secret Realm was about to open, and the eyes of people from all sides were focused on the southwest. The four major Daoist armies of the Ning Wang Fu naturally became the focal point, and even a slight breeze would spread like wildfire, making it impossible for any secrets to exist. Talking about secret actions was simply a joke.

  So, killing Zhu Zhihua cannot rely on Tao Bing, but only on Wang Guanlan himself. It is precisely because of this that Wang Guanlan feels his head is about to swell up.

  In the absence of an array, going against a strong practitioner who has cultivated Qi to the ninth level is simply seeking death.

  So after he recovered a bit physically, he has been worrying about this matter all along.

  Zhu Zhihua is still in the three southwestern states, living in the Ning Wang Fu. If he passes this day, everything will be settled and Zhu Zhihua will return to Jingling Lake, making it even harder to take action.

  The best time for Zhū Zǐhuá to descend into the mortal realm would be on his way back from Jiǔlíng Hu, but he is not fully prepared at present.

  "Alas, what a hassle! My hair is turning white with worry. You say your abilities are so high, why can't you take care of it yourself? Why do I, a mere Qi-refining fourth-layer warrior, have to get involved?! What's the point of this?!"

  "Master, this is the detailed list of gifts received yesterday!!" Wang Qing pushed open the door and handed over a large stack of lists to Wang Guanlan.

  "I've told you countless times, just handle this kind of thing yourself, no need to come find me again. Is there anything else?"

  "Yes, it's about this year's pampas grass planting. The 200 mu of land you cleared in Fengming Valley, I don't know if it's needed or not..."

  "Those 200 acres of land are for the manor, what kind of grass to plant?!" Wang Guanlan raised his head, a cold smile spreading from the corner of his mouth. "Right, tell them that the manor is the most important thing. If there's any conflict between building the manor and planting grass, prioritize the manor first, got it?"

  "Yes!" Wang Qing fell silent for a moment before asking, "But what if Miss Qingling asks about it...?"

  "You bring her to me!" Wang Guanlan said, "I will explain it to her myself!"

  "Yes!!" Wang Qing lowered his head and walked out of the room.

  "Young master, it seems like you didn't say it that way back then!!"

  "I didn't know that old turtle Zhu Zhihua would be so despicable, giving the Golden Great Spirit Magic Pearl to that bastard Han Fu, catching me off guard!" Wang Guanlan said impatiently. "He's the first one, I'm the fifteenth, what's wrong with that?!"

  "But, young master, there is no evidence yet...!"

  "If there was evidence, I would have taken you to kill them already, what's the point of talking nonsense with them!" Wang Guanlan said angrily, "Alright, don't say anything else. My body hasn't been feeling well lately, if someone from Jingling Lake comes looking for me, just tell them I'm recovering from an injury and won't see them. Then tell them what I just told you, and use the matter of the Vajra Mahayana Spirit Pearl to squeeze them. Dammit, even if we can't take them down, it's still satisfying to make them feel uneasy!"

  "Yes, young master!" Kou Han's face wore a bitter smile as he was about to leave, but unexpectedly, at this moment, a figure flashed beside him and directly entered the house. Kou Han was shocked and subconsciously stretched out his hand to block, but it was immediately bounced back by a soft and powerful force, and he himself was squeezed out of the house by an invisible force.

  "Who is it?!" Having gone out of the house, Rong Han only fully reacted now, his face sinking, as he rushed back into the house and charged straight towards the stout figure standing in front of the bed.

  It's not that he didn't want to call for someone, it's just that this small courtyard was sealed by Wang Guanlan's formation, and for the time being, no one could be called in.

  The fat man who entered the house was obviously prepared for his actions, and without turning around, he suddenly backed into Rong Han.

  BOOM!!

  Luo Han was knocked out again, this time he wasn't as lucky as before, and suffered a severe injury, fainting on the ground.

  "What do you mean?!" Wang Guanlan stared at the fat figure, his heart slightly tight. He recognized this guy, he was Fengjiu, ranked third on the Profound Abyss Chart, who had appeared in Fengming Valley.

  "There's no other special meaning, just want to make a deal with you, don't want outsiders to hear it!!"