Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo'

Chapter 535 - 373 New Land Celestial Light and Proper Land Celestial Light_2

Old Xu once said that Medicine King Valley contained a special place: Kuwu Mountain. It was precisely because of Kuwu Mountain’s uniqueness that Inner State had also set its sights on Medicine King Valley.

"Wife, Kuwu Mountain is such a special place?"

The Phonograph pondered for a moment before saying, "Since my husband has guessed it, your Little Servant will no longer hide it. Kuwu Mountain is a special place within the Proper Land. Bathed in Celestial Light all year round, it cultivates strange flowers and herbs that can enhance one’s cultivation level.

"I know that my husband has been to Kuwu Mountain and that you have picked Snake-Patterned Chrysanthemums. The few you picked at that time were negligible on Kuwu Mountain.

"But I beseech you, husband, do not lightly return to Kuwu Mountain. You haven’t yet seen the true dangers there."

Li Banfeng promised his wife and then asked, "Now that Pioneers have come to claim land, since it’s a good thing, how should I respond?"

"That’s a bit tricky. Since your status isn’t high enough, you’ll need to borrow external power. Hong Ying, lend my husband some of your imposing presence.

"Two Blades, provide my husband with a bit of murderous aura.

"Judge’s Pen, lift my husband into the air; he needs a clear view of the territory within a one-mile radius."

Hong Ying and the Tang Sword readily agreed, while the Judge’s Pen hummed. "Me?"

"If not you, then who else?" the Phonograph replied.

"You’re saying... fly?" the Judge’s Pen finally uttered.

The Phonograph laughed. "You understand everything else, so there’s no need for me to say more.

"Shadow Play Machine, you will create a scene over the territory later. Don’t let the Pioneers see my husband’s true face.

"Husband, once the atmosphere is fully established, if you want to raise your status, you’ll need some real skill. Once the Judge’s Pen has lifted you into the air, activate the Deep House Technique with all the might you can muster. I will certainly help you then.

"You must remember, only if you firmly believe that you possess Cloud Top Cultivation can you illuminate the territory. There must not be any doubt in your heart. This is the most difficult trial; you must try it several times.

"Once the land parcel is illuminated, immediately consume the offering and make a pact with the Pioneers. Whether they want to cultivate the land themselves or hire others must be decided beforehand. After one day, the inspection will start. At that time, we will strategize with my husband again.

"It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t work this time; there will be plenty more opportunities in the future. You absolutely must not lose your composure!"

Li Banfeng committed his wife’s instructions to memory. He borrowed an imposing presence from Hong Ying, took the Tang Sword, Judge’s Pen, and Projector, and left the Portable Residence.

He first picked a spot on the edge of the forest. This place had an open view, making it easy to discern the borders of the land parcel. A one-mile land parcel; he couldn’t give more than that.

Then he found a tree and, adjusting the angle, set up the Projector properly.

Next, he went to the tent. Xiao Feng, head lowered, hid behind Oil Peach, who looked earnestly at Li Banfeng.

Li Banfeng first asked, "Do you plan to cultivate the land yourselves, or hire someone else to do it?"

On Meng Yuchun’s territory, a few successful Pioneers were managing their land parcels; all of them were experienced.

Xiao Feng shook her head from behind Oil Peach. "We will cultivate it ourselves. Except for fetching some water from there, we can’t have any other dealings with the people on that land."

Why did she hold such hostility towards Meng Yuchun’s land?

Li Banfeng had Oil Peach move the offering table to the edge of the forest and asked them to burn the Contract Book and prepare all the offerings.

"Just wait here and see if the Local Deity responds today. If there’s no response, try again early tomorrow morning."

The Projector had already set the scene. Li Banfeng found a concealed spot and took out the Judge’s Pen.

"Fly," Li Banfeng commanded. He waited for about ten minutes, but nothing happened.

"Fly, will you?"

"Wait a minute."

Li Banfeng felt a sense of helplessness; communicating with the Judge’s Pen truly couldn’t be rushed.

After another ten minutes or so, the Judge’s Pen yawned and took Li Banfeng into the air.

In mid-air, Li Banfeng had an unobstructed view of the one-mile territory.

He activated the Deep House Technique and heard the war drums sent by his wife.

The drumming was dense and resonant. Li Banfeng’s fighting spirit surged, and his combat power skyrocketed.

The Tang Sword danced around him, creating a heavy aura of menace.

Oil Peach held Xiao Feng tightly. Affected by the Projector, she couldn’t see Li Banfeng in mid-air. However, under the combined influence of the imposing presence and murderous aura, they both felt genuine fear.

At this moment, Li Banfeng felt like an invincible champion, capable of repelling thousands of troops with a single roar.

Li Banfeng, a Traveling Cultivator with a talent for measuring distances, maintained his imposing manner, closely watching the borders of the one-mile parcel.

More than ten minutes passed, but the Border Line didn’t illuminate.

The Judge’s Pen asked, its query five stark words: "Well? Can it be done or not?"

Li Banfeng took a deep breath and continued to increase the intensity of the Deep House Technique.

The Phonograph relentlessly increased its power. The loud drumming, interspersed with chanting, stirred Li Banfeng’s blood to a boil, word by word: "A roar before Dangyang Bridge made the bridge break and the waters flow backward! His fourth disciple, General Dragon Changshan, a peerless hero famed throughout the nine provinces, rescued Ah Dou at Changsaka Slope, filling Cao’s soldiers with dread."

"ROAR!" Li Banfeng bellowed, continuing to watch the plot’s Border Line.

When the song ended, the Border Line still hadn’t lit up.

"SIGH!" the Judge’s Pen sighed deeply; it was truly tired.

Carrying Li Banfeng, it swiftly flew high into the air, startling Li Banfeng so much his pupils contracted.

After hovering for a moment, the Judge’s Pen suddenly dived towards the ground with Li Banfeng.

What was it doing?

In other circumstances, Li Banfeng would have thought of escaping immediately.

But he couldn’t run away today; the Judge’s Pen was helping him.

Knowing he would either die or be severely injured if they smashed into the ground, Li Banfeng still followed the Judge’s Pen as it rushed forward.

It was using the Stubbornly Going One’s Own Way Technique to forcefully raise Li Banfeng’s level.

When they were still more than fifty meters from the ground, Li Banfeng felt his cultivation level nearing the Eighth Layer.

When the distance was less than thirty meters, Li Banfeng’s cultivation level surpassed the Eighth Layer.

On the ground, Oil Peach and Xiao Feng were blinded by the fierce wind, unsure of its origin.

Less than twenty meters from the ground, Li Banfeng stared intently at the Border Line. His imposing presence and murderous aura stacked layer upon layer, and his wife’s song echoed in his ears. Even the Judge’s Pen felt Li Banfeng’s status was sufficient, yet the edge of his territory still wasn’t lit.

The Judge’s Pen immediately slowed down, taking Li Banfeng back into the air.

"Your mind wavered," the Judge’s Pen sighed, having pinpointed the problem.

Raising one’s status was that difficult. If there was even a hint of doubt in Li Banfeng’s mind, his status wouldn’t rise.

Yet Li Banfeng didn’t have Cloud Top Cultivation; it was impossible for him to be completely free of doubt.

The Judge’s Pen was about to bring Li Banfeng back to the ground when it suddenly heard Li Banfeng speaking to it:

"You are the Local Deity."

"Who said that? Do I have that high of a cultivation level?"

"We’re not talking about cultivation level. You have the Contract Book."

"That Contract Book was obtained through deception."

"It doesn’t matter how it was obtained. You are the Local Deity."

"Are you using Words Carved in Stone?"

"Never mind what Technique I’m using. You are the Local Deity; the Contract Book is proof."

...

Two minutes later, Li Banfeng, gripping the Judge’s Pen, resumed scanning his territory.

The Judge’s Pen sensed an unprecedented aura emanating from Li Banfeng.

"It’s done!" the Judge’s Pen laughed, then took Li Banfeng higher to ensure he could clearly see the one-mile territory.

The plot’s Border Line slowly illuminated.

Oil Peach was very surprised. "Feng Er, we’ve done it!"

Xiao Feng nodded forcefully. "Yes, we’ve done it."

Li Banfeng laughed loudly. "HAHAHA! I am the Local Deity! I’m going to eat the offerings!"

The Judge’s Pen was also very happy. "I’ll take you there."

"No need! I am the Local Deity! I can fly! HAHAHAHA!" Li Banfeng released the Judge’s Pen.

Fly? the Judge’s Pen pondered for a moment. He can’t do that!

PS: Banfeng waved his arms and "flew" down, just like that.