Two months later.
Inside the dilapidated carriage, Dai Chengfeng sat cross-legged, hands clasped in a meditative posture.
Under his guidance, the last wisp of acquired Gengjin Qi within his body slowly passed through the Kidney Spine Pass, then entered the Upper Jade Pillow Pass, until it returned to his dantian.
A great cycle was complete.
“Hoo…”
Dai Chengfeng exhaled a turbid breath, slowly opened his eyes, and felt the changes within his body.
Soon, the corners of his mouth slightly curved upward, revealing an excited smile.
“These two months of arduous cultivation weren’t in vain!”
“Now, not only has all the spirit power and even the Gengjin Qi within my body completely transformed into congenital.”
“Moreover, after being refined by the Congenital Geng Metal Qi…”
Dai Chengfeng stood up, his height of about one and a half meters outlining his increasingly perfect muscle curves.
The clothes he had brought from Star Luo City were now too small to wear.
Just by gently clenching his fist, he could feel a surging power flowing within his body, as if he could punch a demon ox to death.
And it wasn't just strength!
Dai Chengfeng’s internal organs also became increasingly tough under the tempering of the Congenital Geng Metal Qi.
If one were to observe closely, they would even find the Congenital Geng Metal Qi subtly flowing like threads beneath his skin, shimmering with a golden luster.
If the previous acquired Gengjin Qi had given Dai Chengfeng the ultimate sharpness…
The now transformed congenital Gengjin Qi was simply the perfect spear and shield, the ultimate metal.
Even if one day, Dai Chengfeng’s physical defense strength were to be like an old Celestial Master casting a Golden Light Spell, it would not be an exaggeration.
“Great!”
“My physical strength is probably already comparable to some low-level Spirit Grandmasters, like a new birth!”
For a moment, Dai Chengfeng was incredibly excited.
If he weren't worried that the carriage was too fragile to withstand the abuse, Dai Chengfeng would really want to test his current strength right now.
“Whoa!”
At this moment, Zhu Fan, who was driving the carriage, suddenly let out a soft cry and stopped the carriage.
“Dai Chengfeng, is your cultivation finished?”
“Yes, Uncle, why did we suddenly stop?”
Dai Chengfeng curiously lifted the curtain and stepped out.
“Look there!”
At this moment, Zhu Fan raised his hand and pointed straight ahead, “That is our destination, Wu'an City.”
“If you want to turn back now, there’s still time, and no one will say anything. But if you truly enter Wu'an City and then want to go back on your word, there will likely be gossip.”
Hearing this, Dai Chengfeng looked in the direction Zhu Fan was pointing.
Before them, a tall and slightly mottled city stood silently.
The thick city walls were constructed from massive stones; the erosion of time and countless battles had left them riddled with pits and cracks, like an old general covered in scars, silently recounting past glorious years.
On the city wall, the Star Luo Empire’s flag flapped loudly in the strong wind. The pattern on the flag, vaguely discernible, seemed to be a roaring White Tiger.
However, its originally pure white color had become old and crimson due to long-term exposure to wind, sun, and smoke.
The wind blowing from that direction seemed to carry faint traces of blood and a chilling aura.
At the city gate, the passersby hurried along, their steps urgent.
Many of them bore visible or hidden injuries; some had arms wrapped in blood-stained cloths, others limped, their faces etched with fatigue and vigilance, clearly showing signs of battle.
On either side of the city gate stood two slightly dilapidated watchtowers, their guards constantly scanning for movement outside the city.
Though their weapons were no longer new, they were polished to a gleaming sharpness, ready to face any potential danger.
It was not difficult to see that this was an elite force.
“Uncle!”
Dai Chengfeng did not hesitate at all, his gaze firm, even flickering with a hint of eager excitement, “Isn’t the reason I left the comfortable Star Luo City to come here precisely to forge my own path to greatness?”
“This Wu'an City will be my new starting point!”
Looking at Dai Chengfeng, Zhu Fan’s eyes were full of worry, yet also a touch of relief.
“Good!”
“Since Dai Chengfeng, your mind is made up, then no matter if what lies ahead is a dragon’s den or a tiger’s lair, Uncle will accompany you on this journey.”
“Heigh-ho!”
The two drove the carriage, slowly moving towards Wu'an City once again.
Before the city gate, there were several guards.
They wore silver-white armor, crisscrossed with scratches, some areas even dented, clearly having endured countless battles.
Their eyes vigilantly scanned every person entering the city.
As Dai Chengfeng’s carriage arrived at the city gate, a guard immediately stepped forward to stop his carriage, his gaze appraising Dai Chengfeng and Zhu Fan.
“Where are you from? What is your purpose in entering the city?”
Zhu Fan frowned, his expression displeased, and he reprimanded, “How audacious!”
“How dare you stop the Fourth Prince’s carriage?”
“Go and get your general to come and greet him!”
“The Fourth Prince?”
The guards, upon hearing Zhu Fan’s rebuke, instantly exchanged glances, their eyes filled with uncertainty and surprise.
They repeatedly scrutinized Dai Chengfeng…
Although they felt that despite the young man’s dilapidated carriage, his attire was clearly luxurious, and the aura he exuded was extraordinary.
But based solely on these, they found it difficult to immediately believe that the person before them was the esteemed Fourth Prince of the Star Luo Empire.
After a moment of hesitation, a guard, steeling himself, respectfully said to Zhu Fan, “Sir, we have not received any orders stating that the Fourth Prince would be visiting our Wu'an City.”
“Therefore, if you wish for our general to come and greet him, you will need to provide an imperial decree from His Majesty.”
“You see…”
“You haven’t received news of my arrival?”
Upon hearing this, several black lines couldn’t help but appear on Dai Chengfeng’s forehead, “Did my imperial father not think I could make it to Wu'an City, or that I hadn’t admitted my mistake to him yet?”
“Or was he doing this on purpose, wanting me to retreat in the face of difficulty?”
Regardless, Dai Chengfeng didn’t care.
However, he also wasn’t going to make things difficult for these diligent soldiers in front of him, as they were all good sons of his Star Luo Empire.
Therefore, Dai Chengfeng spoke softly, “You want an order?”
The guards subconsciously nodded.
Dai Chengfeng stood on top of the carriage, looking down at the soldiers before him.
Unhurriedly, he took out a blank piece of paper from his spatial spirit tool.
Just as everyone was puzzled.
A spirit power fluctuation suddenly surged around Dai Chengfeng…
Roar—!
Instantly, a deafening tiger roar echoed before the city gate.
Behind Dai Chengfeng, a White Tiger roared to the heavens, majestic and awe-inspiring.
Furthermore, it was distinctly different from an ordinary White Tiger Spirit; strange runes encircled its body, and faint golden electric arcs leaped through its fur, causing the surrounding air to tremble.
The horses, startled by this, reared up on their hind legs, neighing incessantly.
The soldiers in front of them felt their hair stand on end; it was an instinctive fear, unrelated to will.
Even Zhu Fan, an 83rd-level Spirit Douluo.
At this moment, he couldn’t help but tremble all over, his face filled with surprise and uncertainty.
“How is His Highness’s White Tiger Spirit seemingly different from His Majesty’s and Mubai’s Spirits?”
“Not only is it more imposing, but it also faintly exudes a sacred aura that inspires awe?!”
And at this moment.
Dai Chengfeng threw the white paper in his hand to the soldiers in front of him.
“This is the order!”