Chapter 441 - 151: Great Destiny Skill
The concept of destiny was ethereal and illusory, but it seemed to contain all the mysteries and True Essence of the world, as well as the many secrets of cultivation.
With the Destiny Dao Fruit in his possession, he seemed to have an innate understanding of the essence of cultivation. All he lacked were the corresponding realm and Magical Power.
’The third stage of the Destiny Dao Fruit already involves the River of Fate. Though it’s only a vague phantom, a far cry from the true River of All Things, it has allowed me to touch upon the True Essence of destiny...’
Jiang Lan planned to condense his own Lifebound Divine Technique from the Destiny Dao Fruit. He named it the Great Destiny Skill.
At this moment, many faint lines seemed to appear before his eyes.
Some were deep, seeming to stretch into the boundless Void. Others were shallow—so faint you could barely see them if you didn’t look closely.
These intricate lines and trajectories spread out from nothingness.
Some landed on objects outside, such as a plant, a stone, or a fluttering insect.
Jiang Lan calmly observed these lines, then reached out to touch one.
ZING!
In the unseen world, a crisp, sharp crack echoed, as if an instrument’s string had been pulled taut and then snapped.
Jiang Lan noticed that the line he had touched ultimately landed on a small, unremarkable stone.
The moment his finger made contact, a hum filled his vision. A blurry scene appeared and gradually grew clearer.
He saw a sky full of dust, drifting down from some unknown place.
Some of the dust was stone fragments, some was sand, and some was the remains of rotted skeletons, all dancing and scattering down from the heavens.
After an unknown amount of time, the scattered dust piled up into small, mound-like hills.
Through years of exposure to wind and sun, these hills constantly changed shape, their contours worn smooth...
Eventually, they formed small stones.
’The past, the future, the present—all are laid bare under the reflection of destiny. If I cultivate to a higher stage, I can use the Great Destiny Skill to directly pluck a Dao Fruit from the future to strengthen myself. And since this involves fate, the traces of Cause and Effect are also incredibly clear.’
’With these methods, I can observe and interfere with individuals connected to me by Cause and Effect, even from thousands of miles away...’
Using the Great Destiny Skill, Jiang Lan searched through the threads of fate and Cause and Effect that were deeply entangled with him, finally finding some rather distinct traces.
He tried to activate his Mental Power. A misty-white Divine Soul emerged from between his brows, seemingly following the thread of Cause and Effect toward that unknown land.
Soon, a blurry image appeared before him, which then sharpened into focus.
By a lush pool of water, a young man in a brown robe was feeding a group of fine horses. Not far away, a merchant caravan laden with goods was resting from their journey.
"Once we cross the border ahead, we’ll be in Nanmo Province’s territory. This porcelain, silk, and tea are all rare goods there. If we resell them, we should be able to make a hefty profit."
"But once we leave Great Xia’s borders, we’ll have to worry about our safety. The security in Nanmo Province isn’t nearly as good. It borders the Southern Wilderness Province, and the Barbarian Race often raids there. We still need to be careful and not get too complacent..."
"Great Xia is about to go to war with the Southern Wilderness Province. When that happens, what time will the Barbarian Race have to raid Nanmo Province?"
The men leaning against the carriages talked as they drank water, their faces filled with dreams of making a fortune, tinged with worry about the dangers ahead.
Meanwhile, by the pool, the young man feeding the horses had a steady demeanor. His gaze was calm but held a hint of forbearance. In the palm of his hand, a faint aura of life flickered.
Suddenly, as if sensing something, he glanced up at the sky, but there was nothing there besides the blue expanse and floating clouds.
’That’s strange. Why did I just get the feeling that someone was watching me?’
’Could there be a senior hiding here?’
He frowned slightly, inwardly shaken.
’But maybe I’m just being paranoid. I’ve been on edge this whole journey, restless day and night. I’m finally about to leave Great Xia’s territory safely. Once I get to Nanmo Province and find that disciple the Old Ghost mentioned, I’ll be safe.’
Then, as if thinking of something, he shook his head and slowly relaxed.
’I haven’t paid attention to this guy for a while, and he sure slipped away fast. He’s already about to leave Great Xia.’
’Nanmo Province, huh? Looks like the plot is moving ahead of schedule again.’
Jiang Lan retracted his probing gaze and smiled.
The Power of Cause and Effect and destiny was truly profound. Even from over hundreds of thousands of miles away, he could perceive the situation so clearly.
However, activating this technique was mentally taxing and could not be sustained for long.
After all, Ye Ming was different from Su Qinghan and Chu Chan. He had not submitted to Jiang Lan; on the contrary, he hated him to the bone. Therefore, Jiang Lan couldn’t use the Power of Destiny to peer into his situation.
This new Great Destiny Skill was a pleasant surprise.
The next day, in a magnificent hall deep within Shao Hualou in the west of the Imperial Capital.
"Young Master Jiang, your sudden visit truly brightens up my humble abode. You didn’t even send word ahead, so I could have my people prepare a proper reception."
Fairy Miaoyin’s face was veiled by a light gauze. She wore a wide, crimson-purple dress that hid her exquisite, curvaceous figure, yet her snow-white, delicate skin sparked the imagination.
Her eyes were filled with charm, shimmering as if they could steal a person’s very soul.
Upon Jiang Lan’s arrival, she had come to personally welcome him inside, her face full of smiles and a hint of surprise.