I picked up skill fragments in the demon world.

Chapter 1042 Feng Shui Measurement

The Peacock Ancestor was originally a primordial being, and after millions of years of cultivation, he had probably already attained the Great Luo realm. With my cultivation level at that time, if I used the Soul-Hooking and Soul-Seizing skill, I was afraid that the Peacock Ancestor would notice me, and who knows what kind of trouble that would cause.

Unfortunately, now that the Dharma-ending Age has arrived, Zhang Chen's soul-snatching and spirit-stealing abilities have become ineffective. He is no longer afraid of the Peacock Ancestor, and instead, he can no longer find the Peacock Ancestor's location.

"This old guy shouldn't be so easy to kill. You know, even Xu Erniu survived and is still barely clinging to life. How much more so the Peacock Ancestor who has mastered the innate five elements? You must know that the innate five elements are the most basic five elements in the world, the basic framework of the world. Even if someone tells me that the Peacock Ancestor also has the ability to cast spells, I would believe it." Zhang Chen muttered to himself.

Zhang Chen surveyed his surroundings, standing atop Mount Qingcheng. He truly sensed the profound mystery of Mount Qingcheng's feng shui: "The reason why the Longevity Ancestor chose to build his Daoist temple here in the past was not without reason. The Longevity Ancestor cultivated the Dao of Earth, and there are certain theories about the dragon veins here, which are the source of the ancestral veins of this world. Since the Kunlun Mountain layout of the Queen Mother of the West was destroyed in the past, this place has taken its place as the new ancestral vein of the earth. This place is indeed suitable for me to build a grand feng shui formation."

After silently calculating for a long time, Zhang Chen finally confirmed that this place was indeed suitable for him to build a feng shui formation, and was a rare treasure land for building a feng shui formation.

“Even if I absorb the Golden Core, I can only sustain it for a dozen or so breaths. That’s not enough for me to build the underground palace by myself. To build that massive feng shui array, I still need human intervention. It seems I have no choice but to accept Huang Tiandao.” Zhang Chen’s gaze swept across the clouds and mist among the mountains as he slowly walked down the mountain. As he walked, all the leaders of Huang Tiandao came forward, looking at Zhang Chen with respectful expressions.

No one spoke, but all eyes turned to Wu Changming. Knowing they were waiting for him to speak, Wu Changming stepped forward and asked, "How did your conversation with the Great Teacher of Virtue go?"

"The Great Teacher has abdicated and intends to hand over Huangtiandao to me. From this day forward, Huangtiandao will be under my command. Who among you agrees and who disagrees?" Zhang Chen asked.

"We pay our respects to the Supreme Master of Civil and Martial Virtue, Unifying the World for a Thousand Autumns." Upon hearing Zhang Chen's words, Bai He, before anyone could react, swiftly slid down and knelt at Zhang Chen's feet.

Seeing Bai He's actions, everyone secretly despised him and cursed him as "shameless." They all rushed over and knelt down at Zhang Chen's feet.

In this degenerate age, Zhang Chen possesses such terrifying power that no one can defeat him, and they have also incurred his enmity. What can they do? Joining Zhang Chen's ranks at this point is the best possible outcome.

At this moment, everyone knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly. Not one of them objected, and everyone bowed respectfully.

Wu Changming, standing to the side, looked at the kneeling crowd and hesitated for a moment before trying to kneel down as well, but Zhang Chen stopped him, saying, "You are my master. Since ancient times, it has always been the disciples who pay homage to their masters. How can a master pay homage to his disciple?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Changming's old face immediately broke into a wide smile, especially after his eyes swept over the elders kneeling on the ground, he felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction.

"I will not dwell on past grievances. From now on, all matters within the Yellow Heaven Path will be managed by my master, Wu Changming. You will treat my master as you would treat me. Anyone who dares to disobey will have to be careful of my thunder magic." As Zhang Chen spoke, lightning flashed in his palm, and in an instant, Five Elements Divine Thunder flew out, striking a distant mountain. The ten-meter-high mountain exploded into dust.

The leaders of Huangtiandao were all trembling with shock at this scene, especially after seeing Zhang Chen's nonchalant attitude, they lowered their heads even further.

"I want to gather a million strong laborers to build an underground palace. You all must send me a million laborers, as well as the supplies they need for food, drink, and sanitation." Zhang Chen gave the order to the crowd and then waved them away, not giving them any chance to get close to him, except for Wu Changming.

Now that Zhang Chen has an absolute advantage, why would he care what those ants are thinking?
If the other party dares to outwardly comply but inwardly defy me, I will punish them with divine retribution and teach them a lesson in what it means to be honest.

These old guys are all smart men; otherwise, they wouldn't be gathered at Huangtiandao by now, but rather each would be assembling their own armies to prepare for a decisive battle.

After witnessing my methods today, I believe none of these people will dare to harbor any disloyalty.

"I have endured decades of hardship, constantly suppressed and dominated by them. Today, I have finally turned the tables," Wu Changming said, his voice filled with exhilaration.

“What’s this? From now on, the entire Huangtiandao will belong to Master. I just want to use Huangtiandao to do some things. I will not interfere in Huangtiandao’s affairs,” Zhang Chen said to Wu Changming.

Upon hearing this, Wu Changming sized Zhang Chen up and down: "Huang Tiandao will always be yours. I'm merely managing it on your behalf, and that will never change." Zhang Chen smiled and changed the subject: "I've heard that Huang Tiandao possesses a scroll containing the techniques of cultivating immortal qi. Does Master know where it is?"

To be honest, ever since meeting Xu Erniu, Zhang Chen had given up hope for the Qi Refining Technique. He could guess that the Qi Refining Technique must be related to Xu Erniu, and Zhang Chen did not think that what Xu Erniu could produce was something he did not know. However, after all, there was the Peacock Ancestor in between, and there was also the era of gods and demons in between, so Zhang Chen still held onto a sliver of hope.

“The Heavenly Book is hidden in a secret cave in the back mountain. In the past, without the Great Sage Teacher’s order, no one would dare to let you in. But now you are the supreme leader of the Yellow Heaven Path. You can go wherever you want. Come with me, and I will lead the way.” Wu Changming said to Zhang Chen, then turned around with a trembling body and climbed towards another mountain in the distance.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Chen quickly stepped forward to help Wu Changming up, saying, "I'll carry you on my back."

Wu Changming didn't refuse. He climbed onto Zhang Chen's back, looked at the scenery rushing past in the mountains, and then at Zhang Chen, who was walking briskly without showing any signs of panting. He asked, "You're really something, kid. You've become the only one who can 'screw poop' in this Dharma-ending Age. It's unbelievable. How did you do it? Can we follow you and be exempt from the calamity?" Wu Changming asked frankly.

His frank questioning made it seem as if he had nothing to hide. If Zhang Chen could teach him, that would be a great thing. If Zhang Chen refused, there was nothing to say. After all, this kind of secret technique was of great importance, and he understood if Zhang Chen didn't tell him.

Zhang Chen smiled gently upon hearing this: "This is a unique method of mine. If Master wants to learn it, I'm afraid he won't be able to. Moreover, this method of mine cannot grant immortality. At most, I have two more years of lifespan before I turn into a yellow map. However, if Master wants to live forever and avoid calamity, I have a good place for you. When Master's lifespan is about to reach its limit, I will seal you and place you there. Perhaps then we can hope to witness a golden age of upheaval."

Upon hearing this, Wu Changming's face lit up with excitement: "Kid, you have such a good place to go, you mustn't leave me behind. I'll take care of Huang Tiandao for you for five years, and after five years you can send me in."

Zhang Chen nodded upon hearing this. He also felt that Wu Changming could still hold on for another five years without any problem. At that time, Wu Changming would be thrown into the Frozen Hell, where he would naturally be frozen solid.

Although we are currently in the Dharma-ending Age, the Frozen Hell exists within Zhang Chen's consciousness, so its hellish space has not disappeared, and all sorts of strange creatures within it are thriving. If Zhang Chen puts in some effort, he can still open the Frozen Hell.

"Master, rest assured, I will not forget you. However, you will need to put in extra effort over the next five years to ensure the underground palace I am building is completed, and absolutely no mistakes can be made," Zhang Chen replied.

He can send people into the Middle Thousand Worlds, or into the Frozen Hell, but he cannot help himself survive the final calamity of the Dharma's end.

"Why are you building an underground palace?" Wu Changming asked with a look of surprise.

Zhang Chen shook his head and didn't speak. Seeing this, Wu Changming didn't press the matter further. He was a smart man and knew when to ask and when not to.

The two climbed all the way to the back of the mountain, where a natural cave came into view. Dozens of men dressed in yellow robes, their bodies radiating with qi and blood, guarded the cave. They sat cross-legged there, their qi and blood emanating from their bodies like small furnaces.

"This place is where the classic texts of my Huangtiandao are stored, and it is guarded by the most outstanding experts of my Huangtiandao. This is a place of great importance, signifying the foundation of my Huangtiandao," Wu Changming explained to Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen looked at the entrance to the cave, which was two zhang high and one zhang wide. Before the two of them could get close, a strongman blocked their way: "This is a sacred place of the Yellow Heaven Path. No one may enter without the decree of the Great Sage Master. Elder Wu, please show us the decree."

Upon hearing this, Wu Changming immediately pointed at the strongman's nose and cursed angrily: "Are you blind? Don't you even know who this person is? This person is the great and virtuous teacher of the new generation of Huangtiandao. You blind dog, get out of here right now!"

The Yellow Turban warrior was taken aback upon hearing this, but without saying a word, he immediately stepped aside without the slightest hesitation.

Zhang Chen was surprised to see this. He had thought he was about to be humiliated, but the other party actually believed him.

"The other party is no fool for cultivating to this level. Since I mentioned the name of the Great Sage Teacher, they wouldn't dare to stop me. They will investigate afterwards, and if they find out that I was lying, then someone will naturally come after me," Wu Changming explained.

(End of this chapter)