Don't Mess with That Dragon-Chapter 565 - 15: The Ring and the Grandpa

"Greetings, senior!"

In the Ancestral Hall, Zhuge Minghai respectfully performed a great bow towards the stone statue.

For the grace of teaching the Way, such a ceremony must be performed.

Without the secret technique taught by this mysterious strongman, not to mention whether I could have killed Zihuai Zhenren, the existence of the Plum Blossom Sect in this catastrophe would still be a question.

Master was right.

My cultivation has already advanced to the long-dreamed-of Void Realm, and it’s even at a relatively strong level within the Void Realm.

The taught secret technique, by splitting a small foundational part, has greatly enhanced the strength of the elite disciples under it.

The Plum Blossom Sect is about to thrive.

Only by personally practicing this secret technique does Zhuge Minghai deeply understand its power.

For this mysterious and unfathomable senior in front of him, his heart is filled with even more respect.

"Yesterday’s cause, today’s effect, this is destiny, you need not say more."

Radiance trembled, sending rippling waves of clear light.

The figure stood remotely in the void, the clear voice echoed around, carrying a trace of celestial secret intent, as if the voice penetrated deep into the mind.

On that day, Austin was heavily injured and fell here.

He was fortunate that the last words of the previous Plum Blossom Sect Leader hid the body of the Gate of Truth within the Ancestral Hall, thus evading the search of the great powers above.

Though falling into the hands of that mysterious strongman, with the protection of the Gate of Truth, nothing might have happened.

But this was still a helping hand.

Teaching the secret technique concluded this cause and effect.

This secret technique can be said to be one of the essences condensed from Austin’s entire strength and insight, although with an experimental idea, but it is sufficient.

"On that day, the secret technique I taught you was the first layer, today I shall impart the subsequent techniques to you."

Saying this,

Without waiting for Zhuge Minghai to react.

He saw the figure in the void suddenly point out with a finger, as if penetrating through layers of space, the crystalline glowing finger plummeted directly into the depths of his sea of consciousness.

Buzz!!!

The void trembled, vast information surged in like a tide, making Zhuge Minghai feel dizzy.

"My ties with the Plum Blossom Sect are completely settled today, you may leave now, I shall stay here for some time and then depart."

Then, the figure waved his hand.

The surrounding space suddenly stirred up a ripple, as if in an alternate dimension raising droplets of water that leapt through the air, enveloping Zhuge Minghai entirely.

The doors of the Ancestral Hall swung open with a boom, and the still-dazed Zhuge Minghai, struck by the massive influx of information, was swept out by a tide.

Afterwards, the doors of the Ancestral Hall closed automatically.

After some time, Zhuge Minghai finally regained his senses from his earlier disorientation.

He glanced at the Ancestral Hall.

Towards the door, he deeply bowed three times.

Then turned and left.

...

Inside the Ancestral Hall, the light rippled like tides.

Austin did not immediately return to the space inside the Gate of Truth, but sat cross-legged in the void, silently pondering to himself.

Plum Blossom Sect,

He could not possibly stay here forever.

For many Loose Cultivator Martial Artists, the Cultivation Realm of Sanshui County might be a vast region that they have never left in their lifetime, but this pond is too small to accommodate a True Dragon like Austin.

Leaving is a certainty.

But when to leave is still a question.

"With the outcome of this battle, the Plum Blossom Sect is likely to develop without issue, but to let it reach a broader Cultivation Realm, it’s still too slow."

Austin pondered in his heart.

Even in the Void Realm, one can only dominate within Sanshui County.

However, in the wider Cangxuan Realm, facing significantly stronger figures, it is merely an ant.

How long it would take for the Plum Blossom Sect to develop to the level of meeting that mysterious strongman is unknown.

At first, his plans were somewhat taken for granted.

"Perhaps, I need a protagonist."

Austin’s eyes flickered.

Using his Qi Observation Technique and Plum Blossom Divination cultivation, it’s easy to see a person’s potential.

Selecting a protagonist to nurture would indeed save a lot of effort.

"A young man who may come from an ordinary background but must have a strong, decisive, and resilient character, preferably a bit impulsive, often causing trouble and frequently entangling with great powers... Of course, having a strong ability to escape..."

Combining the traits from the fantasy novels he read in his previous life,

Austin decided on some qualities of the person to choose.

Soon, Austin had a plan in mind.

With a flicker in his expression,

Whoosh!

Radiance shimmered, and a wisp of divine sense emerged spontaneously in the void from Austin’s body, transforming into a phantom soul form.

Looking at the divine fragment beside him,

he contemplated.

Spiritual Qi began to gather, pouring into the divine fragment.

This was a unique divine fragment refined by Austin using a mysterious method.

The divine fragment did not possess much combat ability, but it could connect spiritually with Austin, sharing visual information, and had various miraculous abilities.

Then,

Austin waved his hand.

A corner of a granite tile on the ground splintered, the edges shattered layer by layer, eventually forming an inconspicuous stone ring, suspended before Austin.

Subsequently,

Whoosh!

Spiritual Qi surged, forming a vortex visible to the naked eye, the divine fragment then integrated with the Qi into the stone ring.

Threads of light blossomed within the stone ring, forming small arrays.

Finally, the light faded,

the stone ring returned to its ordinary appearance, entirely inconspicuous.

However, Austin frowned slightly, as if something was missing. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

With a flick of a finger.

The simple stone ring glowed, and the divine fragment appeared.

With a swipe of his hand.

The divine fragment undulated, transforming into the phantom of an old man with white hair and beard.

Austin nodded in satisfaction.

With a beckon, he re-integrated the divine fragment back into the stone ring.

"The ring and the old grandpa are ready, now all that’s needed is a suitable protagonist."

In recent days, Austin’s injuries had mostly recovered, but regaining his full power would still take some time.

The divine fragment was the best method.

As long as the protagonist holds it and continues to grow, experiencing one event after another, Austin remains in hiding, safely unveiling the corners of this world, constantly improving by leveraging the protagonist’s resources.

Resources, for now, Austin doesn’t need.

However, regarding this world’s unique techniques, he is exceedingly interested.

All roads lead to Rome, perhaps in this world, there are opportunities to help him successfully refine the Space-Time Law.

"To find a suitable protagonist, it’s best to place this thing in the market."

After a brief consideration, Austin thought of the location to place it.

The market has a large population,

people mostly with a foundation in cultivation who are traveling are from the Cultivation Realm, not ordinary people who know nothing.

In such a place, the ring has a greater chance of encountering a suitable "protagonist."