I Only Marry Widows-Chapter 320 - 44: Astonishing Them Beyond Belief
It’s even possible that the North Nether Abyss divine technique deliberately left in the sea of consciousness between his brows will be discovered by Yi Mingshu, at which point he will face an extremely severe test.
If he can pass the Sect’s certification and confirm his identity as a True Dragon Reincarnation, then no one will question his rapid cultivation thereafter.
Lu Chengfeng aims to harness the power of the Celestial Law-Controlling Sect to elevate his true body’s cultivation to above the Seventh Layer within a year. Only then can he face Liu Wu coming from the south.
That day, he deliberately impersonated Zhao Tianyou and sent a letter to the south in advance, luring Liu Wu northwards under the pretense of marrying Du Mengyan. This was by no means a random act.
Lu Chengfeng’s target is simple: Liu Wu himself.
He doesn’t want the script to continue as Yi Hongchen has deduced it would. If it does, in the end, he would have no power to resist, and the entire Thirteen States of the World would turn into a Map of Mountains and Rivers, with himself merely an ant within it.
Therefore, he sent a letter to Liu Wu, providing an excuse, which will inevitably lead Liu Wu north, looking to ’settle accounts’ with ’Yi Wushuang.’
After all, it was ’Yi Wushuang’ who ultimately took Du Mengyan away.
As soon as Liu Wu approaches, ’Yi Wushuang’ can justifiably kill him during their confrontation.
Of course, no one would believe that ’Yi Wushuang,’ such a loser, would have such capability. It all hinges on the element of surprise.
As long as he acts suddenly, before anyone can react, and kills Liu Wu, he can take his gifts and even refine the True Body of the Red Dragon.
The Essence Qi contained within that massive dragon body is enough for him to soar up to the Immortal Realm.
Lu Chengfeng, who once transformed into Zhao Tianyou, sent the message to the south, secretly hinting to Yi Wushuang about Du Mengyan’s beauty, weaving a web that became a chain reaction.
Using Du Mengyan as a pawn, everything fell into place, assassinating and replacing Yi Wushuang, openly feuding with Liu Wu, in preparation for killing the Red Dragon and refining its body.
As long as no one uncovers his identity, all would proceed as he envisioned.
This strategy was also wisdom and insight gained by Lu Chengfeng after gradually refining Chu Xiangtian’s gifts.
The Immortal makes a move, subtly and silently, everything appearing natural, without a hint of fireworks.
Of course, Lu Chengfeng hasn’t fully achieved this level, and his plan still has some flaws and traces.
For example, the letter initially sent to Li Mo.
For example, the real Zhao Tianyou.
For example, the initial secret contact to tempt Yi Wushuang with Du Mengyan’s beauty.
These weren’t without flaws, but Lu Chengfeng planned to counter with speed. Before everyone realized, leveraging the resources of the Celestial Law-Controlling Sect, Liu Wu’s life, and the True Body of the Red Dragon, he would leap from being a mere chess piece to the strategist orchestrating events.
By then, even if others uncovered the truth, it would already be too late.
Therefore, what Lu Chengfeng needs most is speed and time.
He can’t slowly grow step by step within the Celestial Law-Controlling Sect, gradually increasing his status.
On the contrary, he needs to leverage a sufficiently grand background and identity. Once he assumes the title of True Dragon Reincarnation, he ascends to the heavens in one leap.
Lu Chengfeng knows that time is running out for him.
According to the script, Liu Wu and Xiang Qingchi will head to the Central State, and by then, Yi Hongchen might personally intervene, seizing the chance to establish a unified Dynasty.
This timing won’t be too long, and he must quickly improve his strength. Otherwise, even if Liu Wu confronts him, if he’s not their match, all planning would be for nothing.
Lu Chengfeng never underestimated the strength of a True Dragon Reincarnation. If not for the divine technique of the Love Token back then, Xiang Qingchi’s whip would have killed him.
As time passes, the strength of those two True Dragon Reincarnations will only grow. By then, he won’t be too surprised if Liu Wu achieves the Celestial Human Ninth Layer.
Thus, Lu Chengfeng immersed all his thoughts into cultivation. He didn’t immediately seek Yi Hongchen for an Inner Cultivation Heart Method for another reason.
This Map of Mountains and Rivers is a Magical Treasure, containing the Taoist Skill: Mountain and River Map. With the use of True Qi or Mana, one can directly perform this Taoist Skill.
"Therefore, it’s impossible for the Mountain and River Map to only have the Mountain and River Fist without a corresponding Inner Cultivation Heart Method. The reason I haven’t comprehended the Inner Cultivation Heart Method yet, there’s only one reason."
Lu Chengfeng’s eyes studied the Map of Mountains and Rivers carefully. The mountains, rivers on the entire land of Central State were vividly depicted, especially the splendor, grandeur, and magnificence inherent in those mountains and rivers.
Surpassing the effect of traveling these mountains and rivers in person, it’s like all the Profound Meanings are presented before him.
"I see now, my understanding and insight into the Majestic Mountains and Rivers aren’t deep enough, which is why I can’t comprehend the Inner Cultivation Heart Method within."
Through these three days of insight and cultivation, Lu Chengfeng largely grasped the wonder of this Map of Mountains and Rivers. It’s not just a treasure containing the Taoist Skill of the Mountain and River Map but also a treasure of inheritance.
This was not intended for mediocre individuals but to select a genius and prodigy suited for cultivating this technique.
Ordinary disciples can directly obtain the Martial Arts Secret Manuals of the Mountain and River Fist and Void Map, but insight and cultivation directly from this map can guide cultivators on the proper path, like the highest of teachers, preventing any bias and error.
Although Lu Chengfeng mastered the front Ninth Layer martial techniques and the twenty-seven Power application Dharma Methods, his insight into the essence of this Martial Art—the Majestic Mountains and Rivers—wasn’t profound enough.
With this understanding, he didn’t rush to seek out Yi Mingshu for the Inner Cultivation Heart Method.
"Since I’m posing as a True Dragon Reincarnation, preparing to soar to the heavens, I’m going to blow their minds."
"How could asking Yi Mingshu for the Inner Cultivation Heart Method demonstrate my extraordinary nature? Directly comprehending the Inner Cultivation Heart Method from this Mountain and River Map would be the path geniuses and prodigies should take."
With this thought, Lu Chengfeng threw himself wholly into it.
Another three days passed before he knew it, immersed utterly in the comprehension of the Mountain and River Map, completely unaware of the passage of days and nights.
One day, as he gazed at the map, he suddenly threw back his head and laughed, "Ah, so that’s how it is. Mountains may be majestic and rivers endless, but over time, the mountains and rivers will transform into seas, mountains may turn into valleys, rivers may dry up; everything changes with time."
"The only constant is the Void that bears these mountains and rivers!"
"Ah, indeed, it is so."
"This Map of Mountains and Rivers doesn’t fundamentally understand the Mountain and River Law but uses the mountain and river as the surface, and the Void as the core. Thus, when internal and external unite, it becomes the Great Tao."
As he said this, he suddenly stood and began to practice the Mountain and River Fist.
Starting with the First Layer, the mountains and rivers emerged, surged, resounded, towering, vast, and powerful...
Up to the Eighth Layer, the mountains and rivers roared; the Ninth Layer, the mountains and rivers howled.
The momentum of the fist technique grew increasingly grand, and the power increasingly profound. With every move, his body seemed like a mountain, his Qi like a long river, shaking the heavens and the earth, reverberating throughout the palace with a sound like a mighty river.
Lu Chengfeng’s comprehension of these nine moves of the fist technique was akin to an ordinary man’s lifetime of cultivation. In just six days, he reached the peak.
The heavenly treasures and earthly fruits he consumed from a young age were rapidly refined within him, boundless potential tempered, his physique honed, and his organs refined. His whole being transformed visibly.
From the First Layer Heaven, to the Second Layer Heaven, Third Layer Heaven...
In just over two two-hour periods, he leaped from a commoner without any foundation to becoming a martial artist of the Ninth Layer realm, with solid foundation, robust physique, dragon-like Qi and blood, resilient muscles, and bones, with bone marrow like frost.
No matter how monstrous the geniuses, in the Celestial Human Ninth Layer, it’s only so.
After all, the initial nine layers involve refining the physique with external skills, mastering the circulation of Power, which is not considered too profound.
But this isn’t the end. Lu Chengfeng’s final punch smashed the table in front of him into pieces, and the teacup shattered, scattering shards and tea everywhere.
He sat cross-legged immediately, visualizing the Mountain and River Map in his mind, and with the Essence, Qi, and Spirit that had boiled to its peak in the previous Nine Layers Fist Technique and twenty-seven Power methods, it instantaneously converged on the summit of his head.
Lu Chengfeng suddenly felt as if a hole opened above his head, and pure air descended from the sky, sinking into his mind, spreading instantly throughout his body, making him feel as if wrapped in a clear spring.
