At noon, the Metaphysics Association held a send-off ceremony for us.
Of course, although it was called a ceremony, it was actually just a meal.
During the meal, President Xu warmly encouraged all of us. He even specially patted my shoulder and said, "Little Zhou, you are this year's champion. After you return, I hope that our Shenzhen branch will have another 1 vein Earth Master."
After observing the True Dragon Vein, as long as one's talent wasn't too bad, they would be able to draw qi like a pillar in a short period of time. Then, they would receive the baptism of dragon qi and open their meridians.
None of the people who were selected to observe the True Dragon Vein were lacking in talent. Therefore, during the True Dragon Vein Observation Ceremony, the most important thing was not the process of absorbing the Dragon Qi, but the process of opening up the meridians and reaching the acupoints realm.
At that time, the National Metaphysics Association would hold a ceremony called the Young Phoenix Gathering. They would arrange for experienced Fengshui Masters to protect those who had just finished observing the True Dragon Vein and had reached the Qi Drawing Pillar realm, so that they could undergo the baptism of dragon qi.
Since the Fengshui Masters that came out of the Dragon Seizing Tournament were all below the age of thirty, it was called the Young Phoenix Gathering.
No matter how good one's ranking was in the exchange, it only proved that one's knowledge of Fengshui was good. However, the Young Phoenix Gathering was different. The Young Phoenix Gathering only looked at one's talent. If one could amaze the world during the Young Phoenix Gathering, one could even become famous.
Although fame was only in the Metaphysics world, high officials and wealthy merchants were inseparable from the Metaphysics world. The Young Phoenix Gathering's fame was enough to influence these people.
Moreover, no matter how good one's performance was, it would only be like me, obtaining a one-time-use magic tool like the champion's seal. However, if one could amaze the world during the Young Phoenix Gathering, it meant that one had the talent of at least a one meridian Geomaster. In the future, one could even see the light of becoming a Heavenly Master!
This was something that billions of one-time-use magic tools couldn't compare to. Thus, all the participating Fengshui Masters, no matter who they were, felt a burning passion in their hearts.
Of course, this included me.
The process of opening meridians wasn't like absorbing dragon qi. It could be dangerous, so the Metaphysics Association would arrange for experienced Fengshui Masters to protect us.
This was also one of the reasons why I hadn't taken the initiative to open my meridians. However, the more important reason was that I wanted to challenge the Young Phoenix Gathering.
I did not know what Chairman Xu was thinking. However, on the surface, he seemed to have high expectations for me. He even used the term 'First Vein Geomaster'.
After all, a Geomaster might even be able to obtain the top spot in the Young Phoenix Gathering.
The Young Phoenix Gathering was a grand gathering for all the young Fengshui Masters in the country. Compared to it, the champion of the gathering was like a firefly.
After hearing President Xu's words, the faces of the other nine geomancers of the Guangdong branch changed. Some of them even sneered and looked at me with hostility.
The tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.
After all, I'm the champion of the Dragon Seizing Tournament, so it's normal for them to be hostile towards me.
But right after that, a guy with an arrogant expression said coldly, "The Young Phoenix Gathering is based on talent. What's the use of having good feng shui knowledge?
Our Metaphysics Association has never won the Young Phoenix Gathering after the Dragon Seizing Tournament's champion. "
I looked at this guy and vaguely remembered that he was from the Guangzhou branch. He was the last of the top ten in this year's Dragon Seizing Tournament. It was no wonder that he was so hostile towards me, the champion of the Young Phoenix Gathering.
"You're right. Most young geniuses are more arrogant than ordinary people. It's hard for them to study feng shui. That's why they don't show their talents in the Dragon Seizing Tournament. But at the Young Phoenix Gathering, they might amaze the world.
Unlike me, who has mediocre aptitude, I can only fight for the Dragon Seizing Tournament's championship.
Hehe, I hope that everyone will amaze the world at the Young Phoenix Gathering. "
There's no need to argue with this kind of unsophisticated youngster. I chuckled as I replied to him.
Immediately, this fellow shut his mouth. His hostility towards me also decreased by a lot. However, the arrogant expression on his face increased a bit. It seemed that he really believed my words.
But at that moment, Zhang Wenfei, who was standing not far from me, suddenly sneered and coldly said, "A full bottle doesn't move, a half bottle shakes. A full bottle doesn't move, a half bottle shakes.
Xu Shuxing, you've become more and more shameless these past few years. "
He seemed to be an old acquaintance of this person. His tone wasn't polite at all.
This time, Xu Shuxing exploded. He opened his mouth and said, "Zhang Wenfei, what do you mean by that?
I think you're the half bottle!
Why don't we compete again and see whose ranking is higher in the Young Phoenix Gathering? "
Zhang Wenfei chuckled coldly, "When have you ever won against me?
You still have the nerve to compete with me? You're really shameless. "
From his words, it seemed that the two of them had competed many times before.
But in this Dragon Seizing Tournament, Zhang Wenfei's ranking was just below mine. Indeed, he was much higher than Xu Shuxing.
Xu Shuxing was so angry that he was panting heavily. He jumped to his feet and said, "Fine, you tell us the rules now, and we'll have a duel. The loser will give up the right to observe the true dragon vein. Do you dare to accept?"
This guy really had a firecracker's temper. He even dared to use this kind of thing as a bet. Everyone raised their heads and looked at him in surprise.
But I wasn't too surprised. Although this guy wasn't shrewd, his strength wasn't bad. The dao qi in his body ranked second among the ten of us. He was even slightly stronger than Zhang Wenfei.
After reaching the Qi Gathering Realm, I was actually a level higher than the other nine. It was easy to see through their cultivation.
Zhang Wenfei wasn't provoked at all. He chuckled again, "Before reaching the Pressure Point Realm, a geomancer can only use some talismans. What's important is talent, not strength. Do you think I'm as stupid as you, playing with my future and choosing such a meaningless method to compete with?"
With that, he continued to pick at the food in front of him with a calm expression.
Xu Shuxing was so angry that he couldn't speak for a moment. Finally, he said fiercely, "Then let's wait for the Young Phoenix Gathering. When the time comes, your ranking will be below mine. Let's see if you, Zhang Wenfei, still have the right to be arrogant in front of me."
At this time, Chairman Xu finally opened his mouth and comforted the two with a smile.
Zhang Wenfei chuckled and didn't say anything. He only agreed to Xu Shuxing's agreement, but in the end, he dragged me into the matter. He smiled and said that he wanted to compete with me. He even asked Xu Shuxing if he dared to accept.
Xu Shuxing was proud and arrogant, so he naturally didn't put me in his eyes. He agreed without hesitation. It seemed that he was completely confident.
I didn't say anything, which was a tacit agreement. In any case, I didn't mention the stakes. It didn't matter if I won or lost.
Moreover, with Chairman Xu here, I would definitely keep a distance from the Metaphysics Association after the Young Phoenix Gathering. At the very least, I would leave the Shenzhen branch.
At that time, I would have nothing to do with these two. It didn't matter if I won or lost.
The noisy farewell party ended. In the afternoon, the Metaphysics Association's bus arrived and picked up the eleven of us. We set off for the capital.
The Metaphysics Association's headquarters was in the capital. However, it wasn't in the city, but in the outskirts.
Throughout the dynasties, the capital had always been the economic, cultural, and political center. Countless elites from all walks of life gathered here. However, there was one industry where the elites were further away from the capital.
That industry was the Metaphysics Association.
The dragon veins gathered in the capital, and a purple aura surrounded them. Under such an aura, it was hard for a Fengshui Master to keep his heart clear.
Moreover, the capital was a big whirlpool, and Fengshui Masters were the guests of high officials. Once something happened, they would be dragged into it.
However, that wasn't the most important thing. There was a rumor in the Metaphysics world that said that there was a beast in the capital called the Heaven Eater. It fed on the lifespan of the Metaphysics experts.
This rumor was unbelievable, and no one had ever seen such a thing.
However, there was one fact that no one could deny. The average lifespan of the Metaphysics experts in the capital was only around forty years old!
It was unbelievable. Although no one believed in the existence of the Heaven Eater, they were still respectful of this rumor.
This was also the reason why the Metaphysics Association's headquarters was located in the outskirts of the capital.
After a whole night, we finally arrived at the capital the next morning.
Originally, we thought that the headquarters was our destination. However, after we arrived, we rested for a day. Then, after the Fengshui Masters from all over the country had arrived, the Metaphysics Association organized us to travel together.
Moreover, this time, all the Fengshui Masters from all over the country were scattered. Moreover, the team leaders couldn't follow us, and all communication devices couldn't be used. Moreover, every car had an old Fengshui Master with a profound cultivation.
The only function of these Fengshui Masters was to disrupt the aura of the cars so that the Fengshui Masters wouldn't be able to tell the direction!
There was only one purpose for such a strict method, and that was to protect the true location of the dragon veins.
The true dragon veins were the core secrets of the Metaphysics Association and any other Daoist sects in the world. It was also the foundation that supported the existence of these sects and associations. Therefore, it was never too much to be cautious.