Chapter 1248 - 877: Meeting the Big Black Dog Again

Upon hearing Xie Lingyun’s words, Zhong Wubai wasted no time in taking the elixir.

He did not doubt the authenticity of the item Zhang Chen and Xie Lingyun presented, as someone of Xie Lingyun’s stature and rank would never deceive him.

"The next step is to persuade Elder Grandmaster Ji Zun, and then we can enter the palace together and contend with the Eight Great Clans," Zhong Wubai’s eyes gleamed.

To possess a ninth-tier elixir that enables a breakthrough to the tenth tier—it’s not just a difference in cultivation, but a qualitative leap. At the tenth tier, one can face the rise and fall of dynasties with indifference and be considered a giant even in a world where the Divine Spirit has emerged.

Zhang Chen saw Zhong Wubai accept the elixir without feeling that he was being greedy; instead, he felt that Zhong Wubai was treating him as one of his own.

After finishing a meal at Zhong Wubai’s home, the two left by carriage.

"Next, I must consume the elixir and breakthrough to the tenth tier as soon as possible, to secure greater benefits for you in the upcoming situation," said Xie Lingyun while seated in the carriage, addressing Zhang Chen.

"There’s no need for a special secluded cultivation session; you underestimate the power of this elixir. Merely consuming it will allow you to complete the transformation in just one day," Zhang Chen mentioned and suddenly lifted the curtain of the carriage, turning abruptly towards Zhong Mansion with a peculiar expression. Above the mansion, the winds stirred, causing the Dragon Qi of Heaven and Earth to fluctuate.

"Such impatience, directly consuming the elixir. But Zhong Wubai, having broken through to the tenth tier, will certainly attract much attention—it temporarily alleviates some of our trouble. However, the Dragon Qi suppresses the Ten Thousand Techniques within Heaven and Earth; breaking through in Kyoto, who knows what influence he’ll encounter," Zhang Chen spoke, with a trace of hesitation in his words.

"That won’t happen; Dragon Qi suppresses the ability to perform Divine Techniques but cannot influence the Qi Mechanism’s circulation within the body. One’s body is akin to a small Heaven and Earth, naturally isolating the influence of the greater environment," explained Xie Lingyun.

While they conversed, Zhang Chen put down the curtain, and suddenly they heard a dog barking. Before they could react, a black shadow dashed into the carriage, biting Zhang Chen’s thigh, "Scoundrel, this Divine Monarch has finally found you; today I’ll settle the old score!"

Heavenly Roaring Divine Monarch kept barking and cursing while biting Zhang Chen.

That Big Black Dog is a creature of the Immortal Dao and possesses the ability to devour all things. Although its cultivation had regressed due to the reversal of the Heavenly environment, its Talent Power still remained. Relying solely on Zhang Chen’s Primordial Spirit realm magical power, he couldn’t fend off or escape the dog’s jaws.

"Where did this Big Black Dog come from!" Xie Lingyun was startled, shocked by the sheer size and vigor of the dog, like that of a small calf. Unable to utilize her Yang God realm powers in Kyoto, she was as vulnerable as any mortal, though she gathered herself and tried to pull at the dog’s legs. But despite her efforts, the dog steadfastly refused to release Zhang Chen.

"How dare you bite me!" Zhang Chen, gritting his teeth, didn’t hesitate to extend his hand towards the dog’s eyes.

"Oww~" Though the Big Black Dog flinched in pain, it still held onto Zhang Chen, both struggling in the carriage.

"Zhang Chen~" Xie Lingyun paled, hastily drew the sword hung in the carriage, ready to strike the Big Black Dog.

"Don’t! This is an old friend of mine; don’t hurt him!" Zhang Chen hurriedly stopped Xie Lingyun.

Xie Lingyun paused, unsure whether to lower her sword or not, with both locked in the moment, neither willing to let go.

"Let go of me!" Zhang Chen ordered Heavenly Roaring Divine Monarch.

"Woof woof woof~" Heavenly Roaring Divine Monarch barked, his throat whimpering, yet Zhang Chen understood the dog’s whimpering meaning: "You bastard, you ruined my home; compensate me for my home! Return my jade token!"

"Not letting go? Then I’ll have to get nasty!" Zhang Chen scolded, getting furious.

The Big Black Dog, rather than release its grip, lifted a paw and sprayed a stream of water towards Zhang Chen.

Though Zhang Chen didn’t expect a being surpassing the Twelfth Tier would possess such foul play, given the proximity, he couldn’t react quickly enough, ending up with the dog’s urine all over his hand.

"You wretched beast, how vile!" Zhang Chen cursed vehemently, smearing the urine-covered hand over Heavenly Roaring Divine Monarch’s mouth.

"Oww~ You’re disgusting!" Heavenly Roaring Divine Monarch couldn’t hold it any longer and quickly released to bite Zhang Chen’s wrist, causing them to tussle once more.

"Big Black!"

"Big Black!"

Outside the carriage, a frantic shout came from a young girl dressed in a blue skirt, frail and haggard. Her face worried, she reached the carriage, climbed up, and upon seeing Heavenly Roaring Divine Monarch grappling with Zhang Chen, hurried to yank the dog’s tail.

"The academy’s talented girl Ji Feihua!" Xie Lingyun immediately recognized her background with just one glance.

As the Inspection and Supervision Department oversees the world, it’s reasonable for her to recognize Ji Feihua at first sight.

Looking at the girl holding onto the Big Black Dog, Xie Lingyun was worried she might get hurt, so she quickly signaled Zhang Chen: "She is the direct granddaughter of the Grandmaster! Ji family’s prodigy Ji Feihua! When you two fight, don’t hurt her."

"Big Dog!!!" The girl cried out as she tugged hard on the Big Black Dog. Hearing the girl’s tearful voice, the Big Black Dog reluctantly loosened its mouth.

Then the girl swiftly took out a dog leash, tied it around the Big Black Dog’s neck, and apologized with tears glistening at her eyes: "Commander Xie, I’m sorry! I don’t know why, but today Big Black insisted on going out for a stroll and recklessly jumped onto the carriage to bite people. He’s usually very well-behaved at home."

The girl apologized frantically, overwhelmed and at a loss, her tears continuously falling.

"Big Black? You call him Big Black?" Zhang Chen looked at the Big Black Dog chained by the leash with a strange expression. This fierce old demon who caught Zhou Chuan as a pet and flew tens of thousands of miles, you actually call him Big Black?

It seemed the Big Black Dog sensed the oddity in Zhang Chen’s gaze and immediately became disgruntled, unable to maintain composure: "You’re the Big Black, your whole family is Big Black!!! Little girl, considering you’ve taken care of Lord Dog these days, Lord Dog won’t fuss about it. From now on, call me Lord Dog!!!"

Being called Big Black like a mongrel dog in front of Zhang Chen made the Big Black Dog unhappy.

"You can talk? You’re a demon beast?" Ji Feihua was stunned.

The Big Black Dog arrogantly raised his head: "I’m just lazy to waste words with you mundane mortals. Considering you saved me, Lord Dog will grant you an opportunity to heal your injuries."

"You can heal my injuries?" Ji Feihua was taken aback, her gaze filled with disbelief, and her tears quickly vanished, her eyes brimming with peculiar radiance.

"Of course, I can’t, but he can!" The Big Black Dog turned to Zhang Chen: "Kid, Lord Dog gives you an opportunity to heal my benefactor. Lord Dog will let you off temporarily."

As he spoke, the Big Black Dog inconspicuously crawled forward on four legs, attempting to mount Zhang Chen’s head.

Concerning whether Zhang Chen would agree, the Big Black Dog never considered Zhang Chen would refuse. After all, they were old acquaintances, and most crucially, he believed it was Zhang Chen’s fault, since the destruction of the First Heaven involved the Princess and Zhang Chen’s actions. This account should be settled on Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen knew the Big Black Dog’s nature, loved collecting human pets, loved sitting on people’s heads. He promptly grabbed the Big Black Dog’s head: "What’s going on with this young girl?"

"Back then, while seeking a trace of the Taichu Extreme Cold Origin within the First Heaven, I was about to devour it, only for the First Heaven to suddenly collapse. I fell from the Spiritual World, and that Taichu Origin hit the young girl, who absorbed it. The Taichu Extreme Cold Origin contained a fragmented consciousness, intending to possess the young girl," the Big Black Dog said. "I initially wanted to devour that fragmented consciousness, but it had already mingled with her soul."

"This is your fault, you can’t shirk responsibility!" The Big Black Dog glared at Zhang Chen.

"Though troublesome, it’s also a chance for creation!" Zhang Chen looked Ji Feihua up and down, his eyes revealing surprise.

"Can you really heal me?" Ji Feihua looked at Zhang Chen with full expectation.

"Not only can I heal you, I’ll bestow upon you a monumental Great Creation, allowing you to fully absorb that trace of Taichu Extreme Cold Origin and become an unparalleled powerhouse." Zhang Chen smiled and said.

As he spoke, he reached out to stroke the Big Black Dog’s head, wiping away urine stains from his palm.

The Big Black Dog grimaced, but due to needing help, he could only endure Zhang Chen’s rudeness.

"Let’s head to the Inspection and Supervision Department. I need to prepare." Zhang Chen spoke to Xie Lingyun.

Hearing this, Xie Lingyun nodded, then instructed the White Tiger, and the carriage headed towards the Inspection and Supervision Department.

Zhang Chen looked at the Big Black Dog: "Lord Dog, I want to ask you something."

When Zhang Chen uttered ’Lord Dog,’ the Big Black Dog trembled, his eyes immediately filled with vigilance: "What do you want? I’m telling you, I’ve been harmed by you, lost all cultivation, can’t help you even a little."

"Do you know the incantation for the Profound Technique Transformation?" Zhang Chen asked.

Upon hearing this, the Big Black Dog became even more wary, his ears perking up: "What do you intend to do?"