324: Inside the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder

Before everyone finished speaking, Zhang Bai rushed over, thin sweat still clinging to his temples.

His gaze first fell on Lu Qianqian, a trace of awkwardness flashing across his face. Lu Qianqian raised an eyebrow and glanced at him, saying nothing.

Zhang Bai then crouched down next to Feng Ming and placed his fingertips on his wrist pulse: “Brother Feng, your pulse is relatively stable; there are no serious issues. I can rest assured now.”

"If something really happened to you, I would feel terribly guilty."

Feng Ming withdrew his hand, a smile playing on his lips: “Don't worry, I'm not that fragile, and I won't die easily. As for you, why are you still here?”

"The core Formation was destroyed by you, and the Trial ended early, so why would I stay?" Zhang Bai stood up and brushed the dust off his clothes. "Besides, it's time for us to prepare to go to the Imperial Capital. I'm still waiting to receive my rewards."

"You're going to the Imperial Capital too?" Lu Qianqian looked surprised. "You didn't make the top ten, so how do you qualify?"

Zhang Bai smiled proudly and lowered his voice: “I went through the internal recommendation channel. My father already sent a letter to the Minister of Revenue in the Imperial Capital. When the time comes, I can follow you all to hear the conferment of titles, and maybe even snag an official position.”

Hearing this, the people around them showed expressions of understanding. Having connections truly made a difference these days.

Feng Ming smiled: “In that case, we'll see each other again in the Imperial Capital.”

Following that, everyone stepped into the Teleportation Formation together.

As the light flickered, they appeared on the streets of Liangzhou City. The teleportation landing points were randomly scattered, and Feng Ming and the others happened to land next to a bustling commercial street.

Zhang Bai waved at everyone: “Brother Feng, Qianqian, I'm going home first to pack my things. We’ll meet up again when we leave for the Imperial Capital.” After speaking, he hurried away.

Feng Ming turned to Zhao Peng and said: “You take the brothers back first. The Trial officially ends in three days. Use this time to reunite with your families.”

"Once the list is announced, you will have to come with me to the Imperial Capital. There will be many things to attend to then."

Zhao Peng bowed and replied: “This Subordinate understands.”

The several new Cultivators who had pledged allegiance behind him also bowed in turn, following the arrangements.

Feng Ming then said to Feng Mian: “Big Brother, make a detailed list of everyone who pledged allegiance to us during the Trial. When Feng Da returns, hand it over to him for unified arrangements. Everyone has worked hard for so long; let them rest properly for a few days.”

Feng Mian nodded in agreement and led everyone back to the Inn.

Feng Ming accompanied Jiang Shuwan. After only a few steps, they saw a Servant dressed in Jiang Family clothing quickly approach and respectfully say: “Son-in-law, Young Miss, the Master and Madam are waiting for you in the Quiet Garden. They said they have important matters to discuss.”

Jiang Shuwan looked at Feng Ming, a trace of confusion in her eyes: “What could it be?”

“It’s probably about your pregnancy, and the matter of me exposing the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder,” Feng Ming mused. “Let’s go. We’ll know once we get there.”

He instructed the Servant to tell Feng Mian and the others to return to the Inn first, while he accompanied Jiang Shuwan to the Quiet Garden... Inside the Quiet Garden.

Ye Min was sitting by the stone table in the Courtyard, waiting.

Seeing Jiang Shuwan enter, she immediately got up to greet her, taking her daughter's hands and examining her from head to toe: “Wan’er, you weren’t wronged during the Trial, were you? How is the child in your belly?”

"Mother, I'm fine, and the baby is very well-behaved," Jiang Shuwan said softly, leaning against her mother.

On the other side, Jiang Qinghe led Feng Ming to the veranda, his expression serious: “Feng Ming, was what you used in the Trial truly Senior Feng Lei’s Purple Heaven Divine Thunder?”

Feng Ming spoke frankly: “That’s right. I comprehended it from the thunder tablet in the Thunder Dojo of the Lingxiao Sect.”

Jiang Qinghe sighed: “Do you know how precious this Purple Heaven Divine Thunder is? Back then, Senior Feng Lei relied on this divine thunder to sweep across battlefields, establishing glorious military achievements. Now that this divine thunder is in your hands, it will inevitably attract the covetous gaze of many people.”

"I know," Feng Ming said calmly. "From the moment it was exposed, I knew trouble would follow."

Jiang Qinghe shook his head, “But what you might not know is that there is an even greater secret behind this divine thunder.”

Feng Ming was stunned. An even greater secret?

Just as he was about to ask, Jiang Qinghe changed the subject, his gaze fixed on Feng Ming: “The earth-shattering explosion during the Trial couldn't have been caused by the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder alone. Do you have other divine thunders inside you?”

Feng Ming’s heart stirred. Jiang Qinghe truly possessed a Wisdom Eye.

He circulated his Spiritual Power, revealing a glimpse of the scene inside his Dantian: “Old Master, look at this White Lightning. It was born inside the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder.”

“But I don't know what kind of thunder this is. I ask Old Master to enlighten me.”

Jiang Qinghe focused his eyes, his pupils suddenly contracting, and a look of shock appeared on his face: “This... This is Du Jie Divine Thunder!”

"Du Jie Divine Thunder?" Feng Ming looked puzzled. "What is the relationship between this and the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder?"

"These two types of divine thunder both belong to the Grandmist Ten Great Divine Thunders, and they are both the world's top divine thunders!" Jiang Qinghe took a deep breath and slowly said:

"For Senior Feng Lei to obtain the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder back then was already an immense Opportunity. I never expected that you could actually nurture the Du Jie Divine Thunder within your body. This is simply unprecedented."

He leaned closer to Feng Ming, his voice extremely low: “The Purple Heaven Divine Thunder is Senior Feng Lei’s Legacy. With his prestige protecting it, even if others covet it, they must weigh the consequences.”

"But this Du Jie Divine Thunder was nurtured by you personally. Once this news leaks, the consequences will be unimaginable. Those people will stop at nothing to obtain the divine thunder."

Feng Ming's heart chilled, and he quickly asked: “Old Master, how do you know so many secrets about the divine thunder?”

Jiang Qinghe smiled slightly: “Have you heard of the Haoyue Immortal Worship Assembly? I learned all this information at the Immortal Worship Assembly.”

Feng Ming suddenly understood. The Haoyue Immortal Worship Assembly was a grand event where the top powers of the Bright Moon Dynasty communicated with Immortals from the Upper Realm. Since Jiang Qinghe could attend, he naturally had access to these secrets.

“Thank you for the reminder, Old Master. Junior understands.”

“It’s good that you understand.” Jiang Qinghe nodded. “Right now, the most important thing for you is to recuperate and consolidate your Cultivation.”

“Also, Shuwan is pregnant, so spend more time with her, and have her come to the Quiet Garden often to stay with her Mother. With us looking out for her, we can be more at ease.”

Feng Ming agreed, and after discussing it with Jiang Shuwan, he decided to let her stay in the Quiet Garden to accompany Ye Min, while he returned to the Inn to handle subsequent matters.

When he returned to the Inn, the sky was already approaching dusk.

Feng Da was already waiting in the Main Hall. Seeing Feng Ming return, he immediately stepped forward to report: "Young Master, the Cultivators who pledged allegiance to us have all been properly settled."

"For those with families, I let them go home for a reunion first; for those without, they have been arranged in the adjacent Courtyard, looked after by dedicated personnel."

Feng Ming took the list and glanced at it, nodding in satisfaction: “Well done. Tell them to officially pledge allegiance only after the Trial formally ends and the list is announced. For now, they should keep a low profile.”

“This Subordinate understands.” Feng Da bowed and withdrew.