Chapter 30

"Regarding this, I must achieve it, but it can't be rushed. To seize the position of the first disciple of the Ye family, I need to make a showing in the City Lord's Championship. It will take at least a few months to accomplish all of this." Ye Jun Tian nodded.

"Hmm, during these few months, your family will be in great danger," Zhang Daolin said. After a moment of thought, he added, "Riding a horse is too slow. I'll take you flying. We're going to a place."

Soon, a blood mist rose from Zhang Daolin's body. In the blink of an eye, it condensed into a wind banner. Zhang Daolin pulled Ye Jun Tian onto it, and the wind banner, like wings, flapped and flew a mile away.

"Ah, I wish I could fly like you, Brother." Ye Jun Tian sighed.

"You will, with your talent," Zhang Daolin said, using his blood qi to protect Ye Jun Tian as they flew off into the distance.

Because the speed in the air was so fast, the wind made it hard to keep their eyes open. Although Zhang Daolin had just learned to fly, his speed was much faster than riding a horse, comparable to a Ferrari's top speed.

Of course, Zhang Daolin, having just learned to fly, couldn't fly for long distances at once. After half an hour, he had to rest and replenish his energy to continue flying.

After more than ten hours, they had already left Qingmu City and landed in a vast mountain range.

"Brother, you brought me here?" Ye Jun Tian sensed something.

"I've dedicated my life to medicine, so I've neglected the cultivation of martial arts. A healer treats people with kindness and doesn't engage in conflict. Therefore, I have nothing substantial to teach you in terms of martial arts. What you need most right now is powerful martial strength. That's why I brought you here. This person is called Tao Hengtian, with a peculiar temperament. In the past, he owed me a favor, and over the years, I haven't really thought about it. But today, I'm coming to ask for that favor, even if it means putting myself out there. However, this person's temperament is too strange, and he doesn't fit in with the world. Whether you can gain anything from him depends on your own luck," Zhang Daolin said.

"Brother, you're doing this for me, making things difficult for yourself," Ye Jun Tian said.

"It's nothing, you're my brother," Zhang Daolin said, and the two of them turned a few corners.

Before them appeared a peach blossom forest. The peach blossoms were in full bloom, a sea of pink, with a light mist adding to the enchanting scenery. It reminded Ye Jun Tian of the Peach Blossom Island from *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*.

Just as Ye Jun Tian was about to step into the peach forest to admire the view, Zhang Daolin held him back.

"If you go in, you won't be able to come out," Zhang Daolin said.

"Is there something wrong with these peach blossoms?" Ye Jun Tian's stomach's black hole rotated, and a surge of blood force entered his eyes. His pupils rotated, and he saw through the surface.

He noticed that the peach trees were arranged in a seemingly chaotic but orderly manner. The more he looked, the more he was startled. He felt that the peach blossoms were arranged in a formation, similar to the *Qimen Dunjia* technique mentioned by powerful figures in China.

In his previous life, Ye Jun Tian, as a seasoned astronaut, was particularly interested in the *Qimen Dunjia* in traditional Chinese studies. He read many books on the subject and even visited Zhang Liang's descendant, Zhang Qi, on Feng Mountain.

It was said that Zhang Qi was the Nth-generation descendant of Zhang Liang and the legitimate inheritor of the Zhang family's *Qimen Dunjia*. Zhang Qi was also very curious about the universe, as his theories were limited to ancient books and the real environment on Earth. When it came to space, Zhang Qi met Ye Jun Tian, a seasoned astronaut.

Naturally, over time, the two became 'friends despite the age gap.' Zhang Qi, who was in his sixties, even became sworn brothers with Ye Jun Tian. Zhang Qi taught Ye Jun Tian *Qimen Dunjia*, while Ye Jun Tian filled in the gaps in Zhang Qi's knowledge about space.

Seeing Ye Jun Tian focused on the peach forest, Zhang Daolin didn't disturb him, just shaking his head.

He probably thought that if Ye Jun Tian could understand it, that would be quite something. After all, this peach formation was set up by a genuine expert in formations. The owner, Tao Hengtian, was known as the 'Gun King' and was a top-tier expert in the Tianwu realm.

After an hour, Ye Jun Tian had some idea. He discovered that the formation had three key points, seemingly set up according to the 'Eight Gates' in *Qimen Dunjia*. However, this formation only had three gates, not eight.

"Tao Gong, Dao Lin has come to visit," Zhang Daolin chuckled.

"Enter!" A voice came from the peach forest. Soon, the mist in the forest swirled, and a stone path appeared among the seemingly chaotic peach trees.

Zhang Daolin pulled Ye Jun Tian, and the two followed the stone path into the forest.

Soon, they found a small lake in the center of the peach forest, about a mile in diameter. In the middle of the lake floated a thatched cottage.

Zhang Daolin pulled Ye Jun Tian and flew over. Soon, a tall and imposing man walked out of the thatched cottage. He looked to be in his thirties, wearing a black robe, exuding a formidable aura.

Just his imposing presence made Ye Jun Tian feel uneasy.

Strong!

"Hehe, Master has reached the Tianwu realm. It seems the years of medical practice haven't been in vain," the man laughed.

"Don't talk about that, compared to you, the Gun King, I'm far behind. Tao Gong, you must be close to breaking through the 'Tianwu' realm, right?" Zhang Daolin stroked his beard and smiled.

"Not yet, but I've found a bit of a way. However, the 'Blood Wheel' is hard to find," Tao Hengtian said with a bitter expression. Soon, a graceful woman in white, looking like a fairy, came and served tea, and the three of them sat down.

"I've heard that to break through the 'Blood Wheel' realm, there's no set path; it all depends on personal exploration. Out of a hundred Tianwu experts, only a few can find the door to the Blood Wheel. Sigh, it's too difficult. The Blood Wheel, a mysterious and unfathomable martial arts gateway," Zhang Daolin sighed.

"Yes, those are people with great fortune. Some say the Blood Wheel is about fortune, and the 'Blood Mansion' is about destiny. Fortune can sometimes be stumbled upon, but destiny, which defies the heavens, is something the heavens cannot tolerate, making it even harder than climbing to the sky. Well, there's no need for us to worry about it," Tao Hengtian waved his hand.

"Hehe, destiny can indeed be heart-wrenching. However, since destiny can 'play with people,' it means destiny does exist. As for the Blood Wheel, I think it's about the 'cycle'... it's about 'running'..." Ye Jun Tian laughed.

"Kid, what nonsense are you spouting? 'Running' can have anything to do with the sacred 'Blood Wheel'? Only commoners talk about running. The experts who can reach the Blood Wheel are all top-tier in the Tianwu realm. They can already fly, so why would they need to run? You're really talking nonsense," Tao Hengtian scolded Ye Jun Tian harshly, without any mercy, and even swore. Zhang Daolin glanced at Ye Jun Tian and winked, signaling him to endure and speak less.

However, Ye Jun Tian was also provoked and said, "Gun King, what you said is too biased."

"What! I'm biased? Kid, if you don't explain yourself clearly today, you'll stay here and work for me for ten years. You're just a brat," Tao Hengtian was angry and glared at Ye Jun Tian.

"Hehe, Tao Gong, he's my little brother Ye Jun Tian, whom I forgot to introduce. He misspoke, please don't take it to heart, Tao Gong," Zhang Daolin quickly bowed and kept signaling Ye Jun Tian to apologize.

"Hmph, nonsense," Tao Hengtian grunted.

The old man has quite a temper, Ye Jun Tian thought, feeling a surge of anger and deciding to stand his ground. "Of course, it's biased. Gun King, were you born able to fly?"