Fortune of Great Calamity

Translator/Editor: Mr Voltaire

Daoist Tian Qing nodded, and calmly replied, Brother Xiao has already told me about your situation. You want me to find a few things, right?

Ling Chen nodded, Yes, these things are very important. I heard that the Heavens Secrets Sect can find out the heavens secrets, and finding treasures should be incredibly easy. I hope that Daoist Tian Qing will be able to help me.

Ai, Daoist Tian Qing sighed, Humans desires are boundless. My Heavens Secrets Sect has hidden away for so many years- what we were hiding away from was human greed. Brother Xiao and I are extremely close, but he has never requested anything of me before. After so many years, this is the first time hes asked me to help him with something. I will definitely do all I can to help brother Xiao, but I cant reveal the heavens secrets.

Why not? Ling Chen asked, unable to understand.

Im sure youve heard of the phrase the mysteries of heaven must not be revealed- my Heavens Secrets Sect specialises in finding out such mysteries and secrets. However, no matter how powerful a human is, theyre unable to go against the heavens. Revealing the heavens secrets is going against the heavens; if we reveal too much, then we receive divine punishment. The sole requirement for entering our Heavens Secrets Sect is for a person to be completely pure-hearted and without any malice or wickedness. Otherwise, if they use their powers for selfish and immoral gains, even the entire Heavens Secrets Sect could be punished. As such, the more pure-hearted one is, the more secrets they are able to see; they more wicked, less secrets they will be able to see. If one goes above their limit, they will receive divine punishment. Ive revealed heavens secrets 1,200 times in my lifetime, which is my maximum. If I reveal any more, Ill be punished by the heavens, and may even die on the spot. Daoist Tian Qing apologetically explained.

Its true. In the Heavens Secrets Sect, having completely white hair is a symbol of someone having reached their limit. Qi Yue suddenly said, then sighed. She knew a lot more than Ling Chen about the Heavens Secrets Sect, and as soon as she saw Daoist Tian Qing, she already knew that he would not be able to help them.

So its like this Ling Chen thought regretfully. He wasnt willing to give up so easily though, Then what about the other members of the Heavens Secrets Sect?

Haha, Daoist Tian Qing laughed sorrowfully, There were only 5 members 1,000 years ago, and now only I am left. The other 4 people have all died from revealing too many of heavens secrets.

Ling Chen:

Its a pity that Im unable to help little friend. Currently, Im planning on travelling throughout the Forgotten Continent to find a suitable successor. If I can find a successor, Ill definitely let them help little friend to find what he needs to find. Daoist Tian Qing said.

The mighty Heavens Secrets Sect Leader was speaking with such courtesy to a junior- this made Ling Chen have a very good impression of him, If Sect Leader can do this for me, Ling Tian will be eternally grateful.

Xiao Feng Chen came over as he rambled, Grateful my ass, this old monster only knows how to waffle on, but he cant help at all. He even wants me to do all this work and use my Feng Chen technique to help him to find a successor! Oi, old monster, even if you cant help us, can you at least do some fortune-telling for my successor? See if, with his fortune, hes able to bring glory to my Feng Chen Sect!

Fortune-telling? Ling Chen asked in surprise.

Thats right, fortune-telling. This old monster isnt much good for anything else, but hes pretty good at fortune-telling. Before I was imprisoned in the Lunar Sky Hell, this guy already told me that I would experience 1,000 years of darkness. At that time, I kicked him a few times, but I never thought that the fortune would actually come true. Fortune-telling counts as looking into ones own fortune, so it doesnt count as heavens secrets. Since he wont die from it, you might as well get him to tell your fortune. Old monster, lets see how good my successors fortune is.

Before Ling Chen could even say anything, Xiao Feng Chen had already pushed him to in front of Daoist Tian Qing. Daoist Tian Qing didnt refuse either, and smiled, Haha, alright then, Ill have a look at this little friends fortune. This little friend was able to escape from Lunar Sky Hell in one day, has incredible mental energy, and has now inherited the power of the Feng Chen Sect. Little friend is evidently cared for by the heavens, and looks like hell have a good fortune. Come, raise your head.

Ling Chen could only comply and raise his head, and could feel Daoist Tian Qings eyes focused on his forehead.

Daoist Tian Qing looked at him with a calm smile, and focused on his forehead. Suddenly, Daoist Tian Qings eyes suddenly contracted, and his face changed. He stumbled back a few steps, and almost fell over.

Daoist Tian Qing?

Whats going on?

Ling Chen quickly rushed forwards to help stabilise Daoist Tian Qing, and noticing his change in expression, Xiao Feng Chen also rushed over. Daoist Tian Qing had been cultivating in remote places for more than 1,000 years, and his heart was as still as water. When meeting Xiao Feng Chen after 1,000 years, he had only smiled. Just then, his expression had definitely changed significantly.

Daoist Tian Qing breathed in and out, and waved his hand, saying, Its fine, its fine. Looks like Im already at my limit. Not only am I unable to see heavens secrets, but my fortune-telling has also gotten worse. Ai.

Daoist Tian Qing sighed as he shook his head. Upon closer observation, Ling Chen cold see that Daoist Tian Qings forehead was lined with cold sweat, and his face had gone pale.

Ling Chen immediately suspected that something was wrong, but smiled and asked, Its alright, fortune-telling isnt that reliable anyways. If you cant tell my fortune, thats completely fine.

Xiao Feng Chen was evidently very displeased at Ling Chens words, Oi oi oi oi, what do you mean not that reliable. You can pretend any fortunes from any other fortune-teller are just farts, but old monsters fortunes are guaranteed to be 100% accurate. Forget it, forget it, if you cant do it then forget about it. I was hoping hed get a Prosperous Fortune, so my Feng Chen Sect could enjoy a few years of good luck.

Right, boy, you never answered me- what are you doing here? Xiao Feng Chen immediately forgot about the fortune-telling matter and changed the topic.

I came here to look for the Vermillion Bird. Ling Chen said after hesitating for a bit.

Looking for the Vermillion Bird? Xiao Feng Chen stared as he splattered Ling Chens face with spit, More like looking to die. Look over to the south- can you see how red the sky is? Thats where the Vermillion Bird is- the Lava Purgatory. Anyone who goes in there will definitely die- myself and the old monster included. If you just go in there like you are now, you wont even see a single feather of the Vermillion Bird before youre incinerated.

It doesnt matter. Even if Im incinerated, I can come back to life immediately. Ling Chen coolly replied.

Haha, Daoist Tian Qing laughed, I think little friend should make the journey. Perhaps it will go well for you.

The Heavens Secrets Sect Leader had casually said this, but Ling Chens eyes shone, and he quickly nodded, With these words of good luck from the Sect Leader, Ill be going there immediately. Indeed, Im in a rush to find the Vermillion Bird, so I wont be staying any longer. Goodbye.

Seeing how Xiao Feng Chen wasnt going to be of any help, and with the Heavens Secrets Sect Leaders words, Ling Chen couldnt wait as he sped off on his Cloud Stepping Mare.

When Ling Chen had travelled a distance away, Xiao Feng Chen suddenly grabbed Daoist Tian Qing, as he asked, Old monster, what was with your reaction just then? You can trick that boy, but you cant trick me! Fortune-telling has nothing to do with revealing heavens secrets. Just then, you were definitely afraid of something just what did you see on him?

Daoist Tian Qings face became serious as he replied, Fortune of Great Calamity I have never seen a fortune of such calamity before!

Fortune of Great Calamity? Xiao Feng Chens eyes widened.

The more bright a persons fortune is, the more lucky and prosperous it will be. The darker it is, the more unlucky and calamity it will hold as for him I cant see anything at all. All there is, is endless darkness. I have never experienced so much malicious energy on a person before. When I saw it, it was like a mountain that crashed into my chest. Daoist Tian Qing said as he put his hand on his chest, This sort of fortune goes far beyond the ordinary. Even a god would tremble at such a fortune. A person with a fortune like this is bound to have hands stained with countless peoples blood, and will cause a great catastrophe

Bang!

Ow, why did you hit me?

Daoist Tian Qing, who was letting out cold sweat, was suddenly smacked on the head by Xiao Feng Chen. Xiao Feng Chen grabbed the horsetail whisk in Daoist Tian Qings hands as he yelled, Your mums a calamity! Thats my Feng Chen Sects successor- and youre saying he has a Fortune of Great Calamity? I was completely confident in your fortunes, but I wont believe this one no matter what! Hands stained with countless peoples blood, and will cause a great catastrophe. Heh just that boy? Hmm, based on your impression of him, hows his strength?

Wouldnt be able to take a single blow. Daoist Tian Qing replied.

Exactly. With that bit of strength, he cant even kill a big ant, let alone cause a catastrophe? At most, hell be able to use the Feng Chen Curses to cause some trouble, but there are heaps of experts in the Forgotten Continent who can squish him to death. Plus, did you really feel malicious energy on him? No way, right? If he really did contain so much malicious energy, I definitely wouldnt choose him to be my Feng Chen Sects successor. Xiao Feng Chen said, unimpressed.

Daoist Tian Qing nodded, Brother Xiaos words are indeed true. Looks like I have indeed reached my limit.

Xiao Feng Chen returned the horsetail whisk to Daoist Tian Qing and said, Its normal that your fortune-telling isnt accurate on him. Think about it- with such weak strength, he was able to reflect my Feng Chen Curse. With such ridiculous mental energy, how could you see through it all? Plus, hes from a different world, so perhaps the way to tell his fortune is different to the way to tell the fortune for people in our world. Oh, also, why did you say that the journey would go well for him? That kids definitely going to die.

Its because I could also see a thick aura of good luck around him- a Fortune of Great Luck. With that sort of good luck, and his determination, Im sure that the journey will go well. Daoist Tian Qing slowly said.

The heck? Fortune of Great Calamity, as well as Fortune of Great Luck? You might as well say that hes both male and female; both fat and skinny. Looks like youve gone senile after these 1,000 years. Xiao Feng Chen was on the verge of spitting on Tian Qing.

This Ai, looks like Ive made a fool of myself. Daoist Tian Qing felt quite awkward because of what had just happened. Bad luck and good luck were opposites, and yet they had both appeared on the same person at the same time. It was simply illogical to have both a Fortune of Great Calamity and a Fortune of Great Luck. Daoist Tian Qing once again sighed it looked like there were some problems with his powers.

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