Chapter 515: Zhao Feiwu's True Identity

After experimenting for a while, he found that the Heavenly Dao true qi could indeed cause the Nine Heavens Lotus Fetus to mature. Zhang Xuan stopped, his eyes shining.

With this thing able to mature and having a method to separate the soul, creating a clone was just around the corner.

However, before that, he had to find a way to get Mo Hunsheng out first!

Otherwise, as soon as he input true qi, there would be wailing and howling; the lotus fetus might not even mature before the person died.

A Mortal Transformation Ninth Layer soul shaman servant, even if his strength was greatly diminished, was better than nothing!

"First, cultivate the soul shaman technique and nurture the soul-awakening herb!"

Knowing that getting Mo Hunsheng out required an opportunity, Zhang Xuan was not anxious. His eyes fell on the soul shaman cultivation technique.

The Soul Guidance Technique he had cultivated before was like a martial artist's Gathering Breath. If one could not even gather breath, they could not become a martial artist. Similarly, if soul guidance was unsuccessful, one could not become a soul shaman.

The Soul Guidance Technique only allowed the soul to leave the body. Once it left the physical body, it was complete. To continuously strengthen the soul, like a martial artist advancing, various techniques were needed.

As a six-star soul shaman, Mo Hunsheng had many methods for soul cultivation in his mind, along with various cultivation insights, enough to make up over a thousand books.

After organizing them, he found that the techniques from successful soul guidance up to around Mortal Transformation Second Layer were without error. After the second layer, there were more or less some flaws.

"It just happens to be similar to my current cultivation level. Let's start cultivating!"

He was currently at the peak of Mortal Transformation First Layer. If his soul could also cultivate to this level, they would perfectly match, greatly increasing his combat power.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, he moved his mind, and his soul left his body. Following the organized Heavenly Dao soul shaman technique, he began to cultivate.

Sizzle sizzle sizzle sizzle!

Soul power rapidly advanced.

After an unknown amount of time.

Whoosh!

His soul returned to its place, and Zhang Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

Outside, it was already broad daylight. Sunlight streamed through the cracks in the cave, exceptionally dazzling.

"After a night of cultivation, my soul power has reached Mortal Transformation Second Layer!"

With sufficient Heavenly Dao techniques and the power provided by medium-grade spirit stones, his soul improved quickly. In one night, it had reached the Mortal Transformation Second Layer realm.

That is to say, his soul power was even stronger than his own cultivation level.

"However, soul shamanism is taboo on the continent. It's best not to use it lightly..."

Soul shamans, like poison masters, were taboo and feared by many. If anyone knew that his soul could leave his body and possess combat power, his identity as a master teacher would likely be hard to maintain.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, it was best not to use this power.

"I can now cultivate the soul-awakening herb!"

He stretched and stood up.

Mo Hunsheng had already taught him the method to cultivate the soul-awakening herb.

The so-called soul-awakening herb did not refer to a specific plant but rather using special methods to cultivate a medicinal herb that could attract the soul and awaken it.

However, no matter how it was cultivated, he had to find a plant that could fuse with the soul.

Such a thing was not easy to find; he would probably have to go to Ten Thousand Kingdoms City to buy it.

Walking out of the cave, he found that the others had also woken up, each already prepared and full of energy.

The fear and exhaustion from yesterday's soul shaman tomb had all recovered after a night of rest.

"Let's go to Ten Thousand Kingdoms City!"

Zhang Xuan called out.

Everyone jumped onto Zhao Feiwu's spirit beast's back again, heading straight into the sky. The Yaochen Beast also followed.

As for Guild Leader Sai and Luo Zhu, having heard about the Master Teacher Tournament, they also wanted to observe, so they did not return to Honghai City and followed behind.

Whoosh!

Like a black line streaking across the sky, they cut through the air. Everyone sat on the spirit beast's back, moving straight ahead. With the Yaochen Beast, a famous beast in the alliance, escorting them, no reckless savage beasts or spirit beasts dared to cause trouble along the way.

Even powerful experts riding flying spirit beasts, upon sensing the dense aura emanating from it, all dodged, not daring to approach.

The journey was unimpeded.

Five days later, a massive city appeared in everyone's sight.

This city was even more magnificent than Honghai City, with various buildings arranged in close order, splendid and beautiful.

Standing by the window on the beast's back, looking down, the huge city sat on a vast plain, like a sketch, clean and orderly. A great river flowed through its middle, bringing infinite vitality and energy.

"Ten Thousand Kingdoms Alliance has embassies for various countries, trading venues established by other equal-level powers, and even transfer points for Huanyu Empire's goods... Powers intersect, a mix of good and bad, all kinds of people! But no matter who, as long as they are in Ten Thousand Kingdoms City, they must obey the orders of the Alliance Lord's Mansion!"

Zhao Feiwu smiled.

"Mm!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

The Alliance Lord's Mansion, known as the royal house of the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Alliance, was the true power holder of the alliance. I had heard of it back in the Tianwu Kingdom.

As for the Master Teacher Hall, although it held an extremely high status, it did not meddle in political affairs. As long as no social upheaval occurred, it would basically not intervene or interfere.

"There is still a long time before the Master Teacher Competition. Why don't you all come with me to the Alliance Lord's Mansion and stay there temporarily, rest for a few days, and let me properly entertain you. We can inquire about the situation before heading to the Master Teacher Hall—there's no rush!"

Zhao Feiwu said.

There were still over two months until the so-called Master Teacher Competition, so there was no hurry.

"Alliance Lord's Mansion? Could it be that Young Master Zhao is from the Alliance Lord's Mansion?"

Hall Master Sai looked over in confusion.

This Zhao Feiwu had been following behind Master Zhang all along, and he had assumed he was a friend, not knowing he was from the Ten Thousand Kingdoms City.

Even Zhao Ya and the others only knew that this Young Master Zhao was a special envoy of the alliance; his specific identity was unknown to them.

"Yes, the Alliance Lord Zhao Tianhao is my father!" Zhao Feiwu said.

"You are the son of Alliance Lord Zhao? That can't be. Alliance Lord Zhao has only one son, Zhao Hui, whom I have met..." Hall Master Sai was stunned.

The Alliance Lord was the most powerful person in the entire Ten Thousand Kingdoms Alliance, and his son was equivalent to a crown prince. As the hall master of the Appraisal Pavilion, he had met him a few times, and he was completely different from this Zhao Feiwu before him.

"I did not mean to deceive you all. It's just that when traveling alone, I deliberately disguised myself for convenience!"

With a light smile, Zhao Feiwu wiped his face, and his appearance subtly changed. Although he still looked similar to before, he now had bright eyes and white teeth, unmistakably a woman.

Though still dressed in men's clothing, both his temperament and appearance were flawless, no less than Princess Moyu from before.

"You are a woman?"

Hall Master Sai, Luo Zhu, Zhao Ya, and the others finally understood.

Among the crowd, perhaps the only one who remained calm was Zhang Xuan.

When he first saw her, his Eye of Insight had recognized her as a woman, so even now that the secret was revealed, he was not shocked.

"The Zhao Hui that Hall Master Sai just mentioned is my elder brother. I am the alliance's second princess, Zhao Lian!"

Zhao Feiwu introduced herself: "Since childhood, I have been frail. To let me be like ordinary people, my father bestowed upon me the title 'Flying Dance Princess,' hence the alias Zhao Feiwu. You may also call me Zhao Feiwu!"

"So it's the Flying Dance Princess!" Hall Master Sai and Luo Zhu exchanged glances, finally understanding.

They had long heard that the Alliance Lord had a sickly princess, said to suffer from congenital muscle weakness. Healers from across the alliance had been sought but could not cure her. When they met her, she was dressed as a man, so they never thought it was her.

"I heard that when Alliance Lord Zhao bestowed this title, he hoped that his ailing second princess could dance gracefully like a swallow. Unfortunately, a reward was offered across the land, but no cure was found. How..."

Hall Master Sai looked over with great confusion.

The treatment of the Flying Dance Princess had stirred many people. Countless physicians had come, but all failed in the end. By all logic, she should be bedridden and unable to walk. How was her spirit and vitality no different from an ordinary person?

Could the rumors be false?

"Master Zhang saved me!"

Zhao Feiwu smiled slightly, her bright eyes captivating, making one's eyes light up.

"Oh!" Hall Master Sai finally understood.

Knowing her identity, he had been wondering why a princess, one of the most powerful figures in the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Alliance, was so convinced by Master Zhang, even treating him with utmost respect. Now he knew the reason.

"I had heard that Master Zhang's medical skills were superb, but I didn't expect them to be so remarkable..."

He gave a wry smile.

Earlier, he had heard Sun Qiang speak of his young master's medical prowess, and Wen Yanling had witnessed firsthand the power of the knockout treatment. Now that the Flying Dance Princess herself admitted it, he realized that in healing, this Master Zhang was also terrifyingly formidable.

The princess's congenital muscle weakness had once shaken the entire alliance. Countless physicians had examined her and found no solution. That Master Zhang could resolve it was a testament to his extraordinary medical skill.

"Master Zhang, Feiwu indeed did not mean to conceal it. Please forgive me!"

After introducing herself, Zhao Feiwu smiled and looked at Master Zhang before her.

This young man, about her age, had profound knowledge of master teacher, physician, appraiser, formation master, and other professions. His talent was no weaker than that of her famous elder brother—in fact, it might even surpass him!

This made her feel deep admiration from the bottom of her heart.

"You're too kind. Since you are a princess, you should have extensive sources of information. I happen to have something I'd like to ask about!"

He had known she was a woman, but hearing that she was a princess still surprised Zhang Xuan. Seeing her speak to him, he couldn't help but ask.

"Please speak, Master Zhang!" Zhao Feiwu nodded.

It had to be said, she was indeed very beautiful. Though she had no cultivation, she exuded an heroic spirit, possessing a unique temperament.

"I want to purchase a soul-calming herb, the older the better. If that's not available, then a passion-subduing flower will do, preferably over five hundred years old. Most importantly... it must be fresh and viable for planting. Dried or roasted ones are useless to me. Could the Flying Dance Princess help me inquire about this?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Xuan said.

Soul-awakening herbs were not a specific type of plant; as long as they contained soul energy, they would suffice. Over the past few days, he had been considering this and thought of two medicines available within the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Alliance.

Soul-calming herb and passion-subduing flower.

These two were not well-known but were extremely precious. He was unfamiliar with the alliance, and since she was a princess, finding them should be very simple.

"Soul-calming herb, passion-subduing flower? Fresh?"

Unexpectedly, Master Zhang wanted such things. Zhao Feiwu was taken aback and furrowed her delicate brows.